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Rule 14
Rule 14
{ Summons
“Summons is the writ by which the defendant is notified of the
action brought against him or her. Its purpose is two-fold:
1. To acquire jurisdiction over the person of the defendant
2. To notify the defendant that an action has been commenced so
that he may be given an opportunity to be heard on the claim
against him.
The lack and or defect in the service of summons may be cured by the
defendant’s subsequent voluntary submission to the jurisdiction of the
court.