John Doe summons

noun

: a summons made out to an unidentified defendant who is referred to as John Doe

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“John Doe summons.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/John%20Doe%20summons. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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