New York Summons In A Civil Action (NYSE) is a legal document that is issued by a New York court to a respondent to inform them of a civil lawsuit that has been filed against them. It is sent to the defendant to request that they appear in court to answer the complaint. There are three types of New York Summons In A Civil Action (NYSE): Summons with Notice, Summons and Complaint, and Summons and Verified Complaint. The Summons with Notice includes the initial complaint, a statement of the relief sought, a notice of the respondent’s legal rights, and a return date. The Summons and Complaint includes a copy of the complaint, and a notice that the respondent must respond to the complaint within 20 days of being served. The Summons and Verified Complaint includes a copy of the complaint and an affidavit stating that the complaint is true and correct. All types of New York Summons In A Civil Action (NYSE) must be served to the defendant by a process server.