Question

Which term describes a formal statement naming the plaintiff and the defendant and describing the nature of a civil lawsuit?

1.complaint

2.subpoena

3.summons

4.injunction

Answer 1

The answer is summons

Answer 2

Complaint. A subpoena requires someone to go to trial or provide information. A summons is delivered to let someone to know they are required to appear in court. An injunction requires someone to stop a certain act.