A Pennsylvania Precise for Summons is a type of legal document used in the state of Pennsylvania to initiate civil court proceedings. It is a written request that the court issue a summons to the defendant in a civil case. The Precise is typically filed by the plaintiff through their attorney, and it informs the court of the names and addresses of the parties involved, the case number, and the name of the court in which the case will be heard. The Precise must be signed by the plaintiff's attorney or the plaintiff themselves. There are three types of Pennsylvania Precise For Summons: a Precise for Rule to Show Cause, a Precise for Summons in a Divorce Action, and a Precise for Summons in an Action of Equity. A Precise for Rule to Show Cause is used to request a hearing to determine why an order should not be granted or enforced. A Precise for Summons in a Divorce Action is used to request a summons to inform the respondent of the divorce action. A Precise for Summons in an Action of Equity is used to request a summons to inform the defendant of the equity action.