A Summons in Civil Action (21/60-day answer deadline) is a legal process initiated by a plaintiff, who is typically represented by an attorney, to begin a civil action against a defendant. The summons is a document that notifies the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and that they are required to answer the complaint within a specified period of time, either 21 or 60 days, depending on the particular jurisdiction. There are two types of Summons in Civil Action (21/60-day answer deadline): 1. Summons with Notice: This type of summons requires the defendant to be served with a copy of the complaint and a notice of the lawsuit, as well as a copy of the summons. 2. Summons Without Notice: This type of summons only requires the defendant to be served with a copy of the summons. The defendant is not served with a copy of the complaint or a notice of the lawsuit. However, the defendant is still required to answer the complaint within the specified timeline.