This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of the document for the current year.
Third-Party Summons - Sample is a legal document that was released by the Massachusetts Superior Court - a government authority operating within Massachusetts.
Q: What is a third-party summons?
A: A third-party summons is a legal document issued by a court that requires someone who is not directly involved in a case to provide information or documents relevant to the case.
Q: When is a third-party summons used?
A: A third-party summons is used when one party in a legal case believes that a person or business that is not directly involved in the case may have information or records that are important to the case.
Q: What is the purpose of a third-party summons?
A: The purpose of a third-party summons is to gather information or records from a third party that may be relevant to a legal case.
Q: Who can issue a third-party summons?
A: A third-party summons can be issued by a court, usually upon the request of one of the parties in a legal case.
Q: What happens if a person or business receives a third-party summons?
A: If a person or business receives a third-party summons, they are legally obligated to comply with it and provide the requested information or records, unless they have a valid legal reason not to do so.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of the form by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Massachusetts Superior Court.