Summons Service Unexecuted

Last Updated: April 24, 2015

Created: April 24, 2015

Background: 

Summons Serviced Unexecuted is the only event to use when the Summons was not served.

The Summons Service Unexecuted pdf file should consist of:

• Copy of electronically Issued Summons

• Certificate of Service

The pdf file can be created by:

• Scanning the documents or

• Merging the two files into one pdf file (See Merging Issued Summons and Certificate of Service).

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Select [Adversary>Complaint/Summons]

2. Enter Adversary case number and click Next

   Note:  This event can not be filed on a bankruptcy case.

3. A warning will display 

   WARNING: If you are filing an original complaint, please back up and select Open an AP case.

   • Click Next

4. Select Summons Service Unexecuted (Choose only if Summons was not Served)  from pick list

   • Click Next

5. A reminder will display

   REMINDER: This event should only be used if the Summons was NOT served.

   • Click Next

6. The PDF screen will display

   • Browse, Scan and Attach

   • Click Next

7. Select a Certificate of Service selection from the drop-down menu

   Note: If "Certificate of Service is Amended" is selected, add "Amended" to the PDF

   • Click Next

8. A reminder will display

   REMINDER: On the next screen, please select only the name of a defendant(s).

   • Click Next

9. The party screen will display: 

   • Select the Defendant's name

     Note:  If there are multiple defendants, select the appropriate defendants who were served.

   • Click Next

10. A Related screen will display: 

    • If one entry displays: Do not un-check the box

    •  If multiple entries display:  Check the appropriate Summons / Alias Summons Issued for the defendant(s) who were served

    • Click Next

11. A blank screen will display

    • Click Next

12. The Final Text screen will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting your filing.

    Basic Examples: 

    Summons Returned Unexecuted Re: (name)  (RE: [6] Alias Summons Issued). (name)

    Amended Summons Returned Unexecuted Re: (name) (RE: [6] Alias Summons Issued). (name)

    • Verify the accuracy of the docket text

    • Click Next

     

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.