The Idaho Small Claims Summons is a legal document used to notify a defendant of a pending lawsuit. It is issued by a court in the state of Idaho and serves as the first step in initiating a small claims case. There are two types of Idaho Small Claims Summons: a summons for a limited claim, which is used when the amount of money in dispute is less than $5,000, and a summons for an unlimited claim, which is used when the amount of money in dispute is greater than $5,000. The summons must include the names of both the plaintiff and the defendant, the case number, the court hearing date, and the amount of money being sought. It must also be served to the defendant by a sheriff, a constable, or a registered process server. The Idaho Small Claims Summons serves to alert a defendant that a lawsuit has been initiated and provides information about the case and upcoming hearing.