In the intricate lattice of judicial processes, the Alabama C-34 form, officially designated as "SUMMONS - CIVIL" by the State of Alabama Unified Judicial System and due for revision as of June 1988, emerges as a critical document within the civil court framework. Upon receipt, it marks the formal beginning of a legal dispute, alerting the defendant of a complaint lodged against them and the imperative nature of a timely response. The form delineates the procedural expectations succinctly: it mandates the defendant or their legal representative to file an original written answer to the court, addressing each allegation put forth in the accompanying complaint. Additionally, a copy of this answer must be relayed to the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney, adhering strictly to the address provided on the form, within a stipulated period post-delivery of the summons and complaint. Failure to comply within the specified timeframe could lead to a judgment by default against the defendant. The issuance and delivery of the summons, as per the form's guidelines, fall under the purview of the sheriff or any personnel authorized by the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, with an option for service via certified mail initiated upon the plaintiff's or their attorney's request. The completion and return of service, along with the server's certification and pertinent details, constitutes the form's final segments, ensuring that all procedural prerequisites are meticulously recorded and acknowledged.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Alabama Form C-34 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 34 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 7 min 3 sec |
| Other names | Summons Civil alabama judicial form c 34 |
State of Alabama Unified Judicial System
Form |
Rev 6/88 |
SUMMONS
Case Number
IN THE ______________________________COURT OF _____________________________COUNTY
Plaintiff ___________________________________ v. Defendant ______________________________
___________________________________ ______________________________
NOTICE TO __________________________________________________________________________
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THE COMPLAINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY ARE REQUIRED TO FILE THE ORIGINAL OF YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER, EITHER ADMITTING OR DENYING EACH ALLEGATION IN THE COMPLAINT WITH THE CLERK OF THIS COURT. A COPY OF YOUR ANSWER MUST BE MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED BY YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY TO THE PLAINTIFF OR PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY ___________________________________WHOSE
ADDRESS IS ____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________.
THIS ANSWER MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED WITHIN _________ DAYS AFTER THIS SUMMONS AND
COMPLAINT WERE DELIVERED TO YOU OR A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER THINGS DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
TO ANY SHERIFF OR ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED by the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure:
You are hereby commanded to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in this action upon the defendant.
Service by certified mail of this summons is initiated upon the written request of __________________
pursuant to the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure.
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_____________________________ By: ______________ |
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Certified Mail is hereby requested. |
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Plaintiff’s/Attorney’s Signature |
RETURN ON SERVICE:
Return receipt of certified mail received in this office on ____________________________________.
(Date)
I certify that I personally delivered a copy of the Summons and Complaint to ___________________
_________________________ in ________________________________________________County,
Alabama on __________________.
(Date)
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Server’s Signature |
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Type of Process Server |
Address of Server |
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Phone Number of Server |