A Pennsylvania Precise and Writ for Summons is a legal document used to initiate the process of filing a civil lawsuit in the state of Pennsylvania. It requests that the court issue a summons to the defendant, which is a document that notifies the defendant that they are being sued. The most commonly used type of Precise and Writ for Summons in Pennsylvania is the Precise for Summons in Trespass. This is used for cases involving personal injury, property damage, or other damages caused by the defendant. The Precise must include the plaintiff's name, the defendant's name, and the nature of the claim being made against the defendant. Another type of Precise and Writ for Summons is the Precise for Summons in Debt. This is used for cases involving the collection of money owed by the defendant to the plaintiff. The Precise must include the plaintiff's name, the defendant's name, the amount of money owed, and the nature of the debt being claimed. In Pennsylvania, Precise and Writ for Summons forms must be signed by a lawyer, and must be accompanied by a filing fee. The signed Precise must then be filed with the court, and a summons will be issued to the defendant.