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This document serves as a summons for a legal case involving the Republican National Committee, Michigan Republican Party, and Cindy Berry as plaintiffs against Jocelyn Benson, the Secretary of State of Michigan, and Jonathan Brater, the Director of Elections. The case addresses issues regarding the processing and validation of absentee ballots in Michigan, specifically related to ballot stub matching and guidance provided by election officials.

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How to fill out summons

1. Start by obtaining the appropriate summons form from your local courthouse.
2. Fill in the title of the court at the top of the form.
3. Provide your name and address in the 'Plaintiff' section.
4. List the name and address of the individual or entity you are summoning in the 'Defendant' section.
5. Include a case number if applicable.
6. Clearly state the reason for the summons in the designated section.
7. Indicate the date and time the defendant is required to appear in court.
8. Sign and date the form at the bottom.
9. Make copies of the completed summons for your records and for the defendant.
10. File the summons with the court and pay any required filing fees.
11. Serve the summons to the defendant as per your jurisdiction's rules.

Who needs summons?

1. Individuals or entities who are initiating legal action.
2. Parties involved in lawsuits.
3. Legal representatives such as attorneys.
4. Anyone seeking a court order or response from another party.

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What is summons?

A summons is a legal document issued by a court that notifies an individual or entity that they are required to appear before the court to respond to a complaint or a legal action.

Who is required to file summons?

The party initiating a lawsuit, typically the plaintiff, is required to file a summons along with the complaint to notify the defendant of the legal action.

How to fill out summons?

To fill out a summons, one must provide detailed information including the court's name, case number, names of the parties involved, nature of the action, and date by which the defendant must respond.

What is the purpose of summons?

The purpose of a summons is to inform the defendant of the legal action being taken against them and to ensure that they have the opportunity to respond to the complaint.

What information must be reported on summons?

The summons must include the court's name, case number, parties' names, a brief description of the case, and instructions on how the defendant can respond.