Ready to say goodbye to student loan debt for good? Learn More
X
2020 Best Invention

Summons

Definition

A document issued by the court and served along with the complaint to notify individuals and businesses that a lawsuit has been filed against them.


Learn more about "Summons"


If you're sued, you'll receive a summons and complaint. The complaint outlines the allegations that the plaintiff is making against you. In a debt collection lawsuit, this usually means providing details about when you took out debt, when the last payment was made, and how much is currently owed.

The summons tells you the deadline to answer the complaint and other important information.

Y-Combinator

Upsolve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that started in 2016. Our mission is to help low-income families who cannot afford lawyers file bankruptcy for free, using an online web app. Our team includes lawyers, engineers, and judges. We have world-class funders that include the U.S. government, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and leading foundations. It's one of the greatest civil rights injustices of our time that low-income families can't access their basic rights when they can't afford to pay for help. Combining direct services and advocacy, we're fighting this injustice.

To learn more, read why we started Upsolve in 2016, our reviews from past users, and our press coverage from places like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.