A Tennessee Notice of Lawsuit is a document that is served upon an individual or business to provide notice of the filing of a lawsuit against them in a Tennessee court. It advises the recipient that they are being sued and that they must file an answer to the complaint within 30 days in order to protect their legal rights. Depending on the type of case, the Notice of Lawsuit may also include a summons as well as a copy of the complaint. There are two main types of Tennessee Notice of Lawsuit: a Civil Summons and a Garnishment Summons. A Civil Summons is issued in connection with a civil lawsuit and must be served upon the defendant. A Garnishment Summons is issued in connection with a lawsuit to collect a debt, and it must be served on the defendant's employer.