“special summons”

This page presents an official legal definition of “special summons” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Ireland Ireland

Document used to begin certain civil proceedings (for example, equity claims, mortgage enforcement, administration of trusts) in the High Court to be heard on affidavit (that is, not oral evidence).

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (The Courts Service of Ireland)