Nevada Summons — Civil is a type of legal document issued by a court in the state of Nevada. It is used to officially notify a person (defendant) of a pending civil lawsuit against them. The summons informs the defendant of the details of the lawsuit, including the plaintiff, the court in which the case will be heard, and the date of the hearing. The defendant must answer the summons within a certain period of time or risk a default judgement against them. There are two types of Nevada Summons — Civil: a summons for a complaint and a summons for a writ of garnishment. A summons for a complaint is used to notify the defendant of a claim and to compel them to appear in court. A summons for a writ of garnishment is used to notify the defendant of an order to garnish their wages or bank account.