A Wisconsin Summons in an Adversary Proceeding is a court document that is used to notify a defendant of a pending civil lawsuit. It informs the defendant of their obligation to respond to the complaint and gives them specific instructions on how to do so. Wisconsin Summons in an Adversary Proceeding can be served personally, by mail, or by publication. The two primary types of Wisconsin Summons in an Adversary Proceeding are a Summons and Complaint and an Order to Show Cause. The Summons and Complaint contains the legal basis for the lawsuit, including the parties involved, the claims that are being made, and the relief sought. The Order to Show Cause is used when the plaintiff seeks a court order that requires the defendant to appear in court and explain why the relief should not be granted.