A Louisiana Summons in a Civil Case is a legal document issued by a court to notify a party that they are being sued. It notifies the defendant that they are required to appear and answer the complaint filed against them. A Louisiana Summons can be served by a sheriff, constable, or an authorized process server. There are two types of Louisiana Summons in a Civil Case: a Regular Summons and a Special Process Summons. A Regular Summons is typically used to notify a defendant that they are being sued, while a Special Process Summons is used for service of process in cases involving real property or personal property with a value of more than $500. The Summons will also provide the defendant with information about the court, including its address and contact information. The Summons will also list the plaintiff’s name and address, the case number, and the date of the Summons. If the defendant fails to answer the Summons, a default judgment may be entered against them.