Indiana Summons in a Civil Action is a legal document issued by the court or clerk of court in Indiana when a lawsuit has been filed. It is a formal notice that informs the defendant of the lawsuit and requires the defendant to appear before the court. Indiana Summons in a Civil Action can be issued for a variety of civil matters, including debt collection, foreclosure, contract disputes, and divorce. There are two types of Summons in Indiana: Summons for Service of Summons and Complaint, and Summons for Service of Summons and Notice of Hearing. The former is issued when a defendant must be served with a complaint, and the latter is issued when a defendant must be served with a notice of hearing.