Tennessee Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons is a document that must be filed with the court in order to begin a lawsuit in the state of Tennessee. The document serves two purposes. First, it informs the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and the details of the case. Second, it offers the defendant an opportunity to waive the traditional service of a summons, allowing them to receive the lawsuit without having to go through the process of going to court. The Tennessee Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons can come in two different forms. The first is the general form, which is used in most cases. This form contains information about the plaintiff, the defendant, the cause of action, and other relevant facts about the case. It also includes a statement informing the defendant of their right to waive service of a summons and the consequences of doing so. The second type of Tennessee Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons is the special form. This form is only used in cases where the defendant is a minor or an incapacitated adult, or when the defendant cannot be located. In these cases, the court may require additional information from the plaintiff, such as an affidavit stating their attempts to locate the defendant. In either case, after the Tennessee Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons is filed, the defendant must respond in writing within twenty-one days. The defendant can choose to accept the waiver and acknowledge receipt of the lawsuit, or they can reject the waiver and request that the summons be served in the traditional manner.