A Louisiana Summons in a Civil Case is a legal document issued by a court of law in Louisiana to the defendant in a civil case. It typically orders the defendant to appear before the court to answer the complaint that has been filed against them. There are three types of Louisiana Summons in a Civil Case: Original Summons, Rule for Publication Summons, and Personal Service Summons. An Original Summons is issued by the court clerk and requires the defendant to appear in court on the date indicated in the document. A Rule for Publication Summons requires the plaintiff to publish the summons in a newspaper or other publication designated by the court. Lastly, a Personal Service Summons requires the plaintiff to have a law enforcement officer or other authorized person serve the summons directly to the defendant.