An Illinois Summons is a court document issued by the court to bring a defendant into a case. It is also known as a Citation, an Order to Appear, or a Summons and Complaint. A Summons is a legal notice that informs a defendant that they are being sued and must appear in court to answer the complaint. There are three types of Illinois Summons: 1) A Summons and Complaint; 2) A Summons in a Repletion; and 3) A Summons in a Garnishment. A Summons and Complaint is a document issued by the court that includes the name of the plaintiff, the name of the defendant, and the case number. It informs the defendant that they are being sued and must appear in court to answer the complaint. A Summons in a Repletion is a document issued by the court to inform defendants that they must appear in court for a hearing in a repletion case. A repletion case involves the recovery of personal property. A Summons in a Garnishment is a document issued by the court to inform defendants that they must appear in court for a hearing in a garnishment case. A garnishment case involves the recovery of funds or assets from a third party.