North Dakota Form 1 Summons is a document issued by a court of law to summon an individual to appear in court on a specified date and time. The summons is issued to the defendant, the party being sued, in a civil case. There are four types of North Dakota Form 1 Summons: Summons for Civil Action, Summons for Small Claims, Summons for Eviction, and Summons for Garnishment. All types of North Dakota Form 1 Summons must be personally served to the defendant by a law enforcement officer or an authorized process server. The purpose of North Dakota Form 1 Summons is to notify the defendant of the pending lawsuit and provide information about the defendant's rights and obligations. The summons must be served at least seven days prior to the court hearing. Failure to respond to the summons can result in a default judgment against the defendant.