SUMMONS IN SUMMARY SUIT (FORM NO. A/2)
Civil Procedure Code (Approved Forms)
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
JUDICIARY
IN THE ................................................. OF .................................................
AT ...................................................................................................................
CIVIL CASE NO ................................ OF ........................................................
................................................................................................ PLAINTIFF(S)
VERSUS
................................................................................................ DEFENDANT(S)
SUMMONS IN SUMMARY SUIT
(O.XXXV, r. 2(1) of the Civil Procedure Code)
To ...................................................................................................................
WHEREAS the above named Plaintiff(s) has/have instituted a suit against you under Order XXXV of the Civil Procedure Code Act [Cap. 33 R.E 2002] for Tshs.................................................................................................................... being the principal sum and interest due to him as per plaint annexed hereto, you are hereby summoned to obtain leave from the court within twenty one (21) days from the service hereof to appear and defend the suit and within such time to cause an appearance to be entered for you.
In default whereof the plaintiff will be entitled at any time after the expiration of such twenty one days to obtain a decree for any sum not exceeding the sum of Tshs ................................................................................................................... and costs with such interest, if any, from the date of the institution of the suit as the court may order.
Leave to appear and defend may be obtained on an application to the court supported by affidavit or declaration showing that there is a defence to the suit on the merits or that it is reasonable that you should be allowed to appear in the suit.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE COURT, this ........ day of .............. 20........
REGISTRAR/MAGISTRATE
I HEREBY acknowledge the receipt of a duplicate of this summons this
................................................................................................... day of ................................................................................................... 20...................................................................................................
DEFENDANT