In a civil lawsuit, after a plaintiff files a complaint with the clerk of the trial court, the clerk issues a summons to be served on the defendant to notify him that a suit has been brought against him.

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This is true. The plaintiff initiates a civil lawsuit by filing a complaint with the court and the clerk then issues a summons to be served on the defendant, notifying them of the lawsuit.

In a Civil Lawsuit, After a Plaintiff Files a Complaint