Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Chapter I: Suits in General · Summons and discovery
Section 27: Summons to defendants
Where a suit has been duly instituted, a summons may be issued to the defendant to appear and answer the claim and may be served in manner prescribed [on such day not beyond thirty days from date of the institution of the suit.]
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