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A summons (also known in England and Wales as a claim form and in the Australian state of New South Wales as a court attendance notice (CAN)) is a legal document issued by a court (a judicial summons) or by an administrative agency of government (an administrative summons) for various purposes.

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    Summons or summon to appear

    Hi all, When I receive a summons to appear in court, do they have to give a minimum notice from the point of receiving to the point of court day? Or could it be within a week, 2 weeks etc? Thank you.
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    WA Entry to club was searched and sched 4. med (modafinil) seized, now have a summons on the way...

    I dont have a script, but as far as I am aware modafinil falls under this grey area where you *can* legally import up to 3 months worth without a script, but technically it is a sched. 4 substance that requires a doctors authorization/prescription to buy in Australia. I had half a card of...
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    VIC Charging process, length of time, summons etc

    I was questioned in relation to stealing from an employer 6 months ago (to the day). I was processed/finger prints etc but not charged, amount alleged was just under $120K, which I profusely denied being anywhere close to alleged amount. I was informed I would likely receive a summons with...
  4. Nicholas N Chin

    WA Questions on an Easement Dispute - Help?

    I have questions about an Easement Dispute which I brought before SAT, DC, SCWA, COA and finally the HCA. The issue is: There is no exclusivity principle as decided by the judges because the lawyer preparing the conveyance should have documented it in the title deeds or by a separate covenant...
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    Indictable Offence Summons after Intervention Oder

    My sister was in Australia on a tourist visa. Her husband(Australian Citizen) made allegations that my sister tried to kill him and his mother. My sister received Intervention Order summons (5th August) and she went to court where she consented without admission of allegations in application...
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    WA Outstanding Credit Card Debt from 2014 - What to Do?

    I became aware of an outstanding credit card debt from 2014 that I truly thought had been paid off. I had found myself in a difficult financial situation towards the end of 2014 with a few outstanding debts. I had a very good friend come to my rescue at the time and generously agreed to pay...
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    NSW Copying Summons Material - The Legal Standpoint?

    I issued a summons to my vehicle's service centre for the diagnostics pertaining to each of the repairs to my car because none was given to me at the time of repair. I want to know what was wrong with my car to warrant the repair. The vehicle manufacturer, who is the respondent, has asked the...
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    NSW Can a single letter difference in legal name result in incorrect name on summons?

    I have a question about the correct legal name of an individual in a summons. Suppose an organisation has told me that the name of an individual is John Peters but in reality the legal name of the individual is John Peter i.e. difference is merely the letter s. If I served a summons to the...
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    VIC High-range DUI - No Summons After 7 Years?

    In 2012, I received a 12-month immediate suspension for blowing .199 roadside and I was told that I would receive a summons in the mail by the police. After waiting 12 months, I received no summons, so I walked into Vic roads and they reissued my license (the clerk looked pretty confused). I...
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    WA Stealing as a Servant - What to Do Now?

    I have been charged with stealing as a servant. I have not yet received a summons. This is my first ever offence. What should I do now? Also, on the same day, I had an interview for employment which requires a police check, will it show a pending charge?