Alias Summons in United States

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A summons (in U.S. law) that is issued when the original one is not effective because of defective form or improper manner of service. It is prepared like the original summons, except that alias precedes summons. If the alias summons is not served, and it is necessary to issue a following summons, the third one is designated as a pluries summons.

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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