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How is a defendant notified that a lawsuit has been filed against her?

With a motion

With a summons

A defendant is notified that a lawsuit has been filed against her with a summons. A summons is a legal document that formally informs the defendant that a legal action has been initiated and outlines the obligations of the defendant, including the requirement to respond to the complaint within a specified timeframe. This summons also typically includes information about the court where the lawsuit has been filed and provides details regarding the nature of the case.

Using a motion, a warrant, or a plea agreement does not serve the purpose of notifying a defendant about a lawsuit. A motion pertains to requests made to the court by parties involved in a case, a warrant is issued by a judge to authorize law enforcement to take specific actions, often related to arrests, and a plea agreement is a negotiated arrangement in a criminal case rather than a notification of a civil suit. Therefore, the summons is the appropriate legal instrument for notifying a defendant of a lawsuit.

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