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Summonses were then issued to the 11 — and 10 of them showed up in court Monday.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2022

One big factor not mentioned by the writers is the fact that the driver often does not own the truck, yet will receive a fistful of Summonses for the the poor condition of the truck.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2016

Summonses can also lead to fines or be dismissed.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2015

Summonses went out last week to 475 teenage students, 31 teachers and 21 others — either staff or males who were on campus at the time.

From Time • Apr. 14, 2014

Summonses have been issued against the tradesmen for refusing to supply Hannah Connell on the occasions already referred to.

From Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) by Hurlbert, William Henry