Which statement correctly identifies forms of process?

Which statement correctly identifies forms of process?

• A. The two forms of process are Summons and Complaint and Summons with Notice
• B. A court order is required to commence process
• C. Service by publication is the only method
• D. An answer to the complaint is required to commence action

Answer: (A)

Forms of process are the documents used to start a civil action. To commence a case, you typically serve the defendant with a summons along with either a complaint or a summons with notice. This pairing is how the action is officially begun. A court order is not required to start process, since the initiating documents themselves initiate the suit. Service by publication is a method, but not the only one—there are other methods like personal or substituted service. An answer to the complaint comes after service, not at the moment the action is commenced.

Forms of process are the documents used to start a civil action. To commence a case, you typically serve the defendant with a summons along with either a complaint or a summons with notice. This pairing is how the action is officially begun. A court order is not required to start process, since the initiating documents themselves initiate the suit. Service by publication is a method, but not the only one—there are other methods like personal or substituted service. An answer to the complaint comes after service, not at the moment the action is commenced.