Summons to legal representative of a deceased defendant
(Order XXII, Rule 4)

To,

Whereas the plaintiff ……………. instituted a suit in this Court on the …………… day of ……………….. 20………. against the defendant …………. who has since deceased, and whereas the said plaintiff has made an application to this Court alleging that your are the legal representative of the said, deceased, and desiring that you be made the defendant in his stead.

You are hereby summoned to attend in this Court on the ……………….day of ……… 20…….. at ……… A.M. to defend the said suit and, in default of your appearance on the day specified, and 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. 5.

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).]