# 27 Summons to defendants
Where a suit has been duly instituted, a summons may be issued to the defendant to appear and answer the claim and may be served in manner prescribed 1 [on such day not beyond thirty days from date of the institution of the suit.]
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1. Ins by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-2-2002).
