Talk:Summons
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I came across the term monition which I have redirected here. Looking at its definition [1], I can't really see how it differs from summons. Perhaps somebody who knows what they are talking about could add something to the article. Cutler July 9, 2005 11:25 (UTC)
[edit] Jury Summons?
Can anyone provide any information on a jury summons, or is that different? --Kooky | Talk 04:50, 20 October 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Administrative summons
In American law, the term summons is also used to describe an administrative summons (not issued by a court, and not necessarily in connection with a court proceeding). For example, the Internal Revenue Service, as a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has the power to issue a administrative summons under . The article as currently written is basically talking about a judicial summons, not an administrative summons. Perhaps the article can be modified later to reflect both legal concepts. Stay tuned. Yours, Famspear 03:29, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
OK, I have reorganized the article a bit to include both legal concepts. Yours, Famspear 03:51, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
