The __________ officially notifies a defendant that a lawsuit is pending and that a response to the complaint must be filed within a certain number of days.
A) subpoena
B) summons
C) complaint
D) suggestion

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A summons is a legal document that formally notifies a defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and that they must file a response to the complaint within a certain number of days. It is typically served by a process server or other authorized individual.

The __________ Officially Notifies a Defendant That a Lawsuit Is