Summons to appear in person
(Order V, Rule 3)

To,

[Name, Description and place of Residence]

Whereas …………….. has instituted a suit against you for ……………you are hereby summoned to appear in this Court in person on the ………… day of ………. 20 ……… at …..…………. O’clock in the …………. noon, to answer the claim; and you are directed to produce on that day all the documents upon which you intend to rely in support of your defence.

Take notice that, in default of your appearance on the day before mentioned, the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this …………… day of ……… 20……

Judge

HIGH COURT AMENDMENT

Bombay :

Add the following note in form No. 3 :

Notice - Also take notice that in default of your filing an address for service on or before the date mentioned you are liable to have your defence struck out. [Vide, P.O./102/77, dated 15th September, 1983 (w.e.f. 1-10-1983)].