1 : to issue a call to convene : convoke 2 : to command by service of a summons to appear in court 3 : to call upon for specified action 4 : to bid to come : send for summon a physician 5 : to call forth : evoke often used with up summonable ˈsə-mə-nə-bəl adjective summoner ˈsə-mə-nər ˈsəm-nər noun Synonyms call hail

LinkedIn Wondering how does the court summons work? What does summon mean and what should you do when you receive a summons? What is a summons vs subpoena or summons vs warrant? In this article, we tell you all there is to know about a court summons.