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Order 5 of the Code of the Civil Procedure deals with summons that has to be issued within seven days of the institution of a plaint or suit. This article explains the essentials, objects, and mode of service of summons. It further provides various rules of summons.

A summons is an invitation to come to court. In some cases, the court will schedule a call or a video call for the first appearance instead. In other cases, the court will ask that you file an appearance or an answer.

Procedure in summary suits Summons are given to the defendant to be present in court. Summons must include the sum of money that is claimed in the litigation as well as a copy of the plaint. The defendant must appear within 10 days of receiving the summons.

The summons may be sent either by post or by courier service or by fax or by electronic mail service or any other means provided by the High Court.

Prospective Adoptive Parents in Arkansas are required to complete a home study before beginning the adoption process and a postplacement assessment after the adoption takes place. Both will assess your ability to provide a safe and stable environment for the child you wish to adopt.

ADULT ADOPTION Consent is not required of either biological parent. The adult to be adopted must consent to the adoption. The spouse of the adult to be adopted must consent. The person seeking to adopt must have their spouse join as a petitioner or consent to the adopton. As a general rule, a home study is not required.