Nebraska Precise for Summons is a legal document that is used to initiate a civil lawsuit in state court. It is commonly referred to as an “Order of Summons” and is issued by the court after the plaintiff has filed a complaint with the court. The Precise for Summons is a formal notice that informs the defendant (the person being sued) that they have been sued and must appear and respond to the lawsuit. The Precise for Summons in Nebraska will typically include the name of the court and the case number, the plaintiff's name, the defendant's name, and a notice that the defendant must appear and answer the complaint. There are two types of Nebraska Precise for Summons: Original Summons and Summons for Service by Publication. Original Summons is issued by the court and served to the defendant in the manner prescribed by law. Summons for Service by Publication is used when the whereabouts of the defendant are unknown and the court allows for service by publication. This type of Precise for Summons is published in a newspaper and then filed with the court to prove that the defendant has been notified of the lawsuit.