Sample of Writ of Summons

IN THE [COURT_NAME] IN THE [JUDICIAL_DIVISION] SUIT NO: [SUIT_NO] BETWEEN [CLAIMANT_NAME] CLAIMANT AND [DEFENDANT_NAME] DEFENDANT TO: [DEFENDANT_NAME], [DEFENDANT_ADDRESS]. IN THE: [LGA] LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF [STATE] STATE OF NIGERIA. You are hereby commanded that within [DAYS_TO_APPEAR] days after the service of this writ on you, inclusive of the day of such service, you do cause an appearance to be entered for you in an action at the suit of the CLAIMANT and take notice that in default of your so doing, the claimant may proceed therein judgment may be given in your absence. DATED THIS [DATE]. ___________________ Registrar N.B This writ is to be served within six calendar months from the date thereof, or, if renewed, within three calendar months from the date of the last renewal, including the day of such date and not afterward. The Defendant may enter appearance personally or by legal practitioner either by handing the appropriate forms, duly completed, at the registry of the High Court of the judicial division in which the action is brought or by sending them to the Registry by registered post. ENDORSEMENT The Claimant claims against the Defendant: [ENDORSEMENT_CLAIMS] This writ was issued by [LAWYER_NAME], [LAWYER_FIRM]. CLAIMANT'S SOLICITORS of [LAWYER_ADDRESS] Indorsed as to Service This Writ was served by me………………………………………….. on the Defendant accompanied by (a) A Statement of Claim; (b) A list of witnesses to be called at the trial; (c) Written statements ... [Sign up to generate the complete, customized document with your case facts]