New York Summons in a Civil Case — 28 USC 1608 refers to the legal document served to a person or entity being sued in a civil case in the state of New York. This summons is authorized by 28 United States Code (USC) Section 1608 and is a requirement for a court to have jurisdiction over the case. The summons informs the defendant of the lawsuit, the court in which it is filed, the plaintiff's claim, and the need to respond to the summons and complaint. There are two types of New York Summons in a Civil Case — 28 USC 1608: a Summons with Notice and a Summons and Complaint. The Summons with Notice is used in cases where the plaintiff is seeking money damages or other relief. It must include a copy of the complaint, and the defendant must respond to the summons within 20 days. The Summons and Complaint is used in cases where a defendant must be served with both a summons and complaint. The defendant must respond to the complaint within 20 days.