A summons in a civil case-FOIA (30-day answer deadline) is a document issued by a court to a defendant in a case. The summons serves as notification to the defendant that they are being sued and must respond to the complaint within thirty days. It also informs the defendant of the time, place, and manner in which they must answer the complaint. The summons is typically served by a process server or the court, and upon receipt, the defendant must file an answer or a motion with the court in order to avoid a default judgment. Types of summons in a civil case-FOIA (30-day answer deadline) include: — Summons and Complaint: This summons is issued along with the complaint filed in the case, and it informs the defendant that they are being sued and must respond to the complaint within 30 days. — Summons to Appear: This summons is issued by the court and instructs the defendant to appear in court on a certain date to answer the complaint. — Order to Show Cause: This summons is issued by the court and orders the defendant to appear in court and explain why a certain action should not be taken against them. — Notice of Deposition: This summons is issued by the court and orders the defendant to appear for a deposition in the case. — Notice of Motion: This summons is issued by the court and orders the defendant to appear in court to answer a motion filed by the plaintiff.