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by Constance D.
I received common summons what the first step to take regarding that
I’m married in community of property I received common summons I don’t know what to do with them I just kno w I’m being divorced, should I sign and take them to court or do I bring them to legal aid,?
Category: Civil Matters, Summons
Region: South Africa, Freestate
1 Answer
Because summonses are issued out of courts, it is vitally important they are replied to as failure to do so may lead to a default judgment. Summons contain direction on what the recipient should do. If it is a divorce summons, you may have to speak to your lawyer.