DMBM677540 - Summary Proceedings (Sc): Service of the summons by the sheriff officer

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The methods of service for small claims summonses are the same as those detailed for summary causes (DMBM675460).

The actions the sheriff officer takes once he has served the defender’s copy summons (form1b) on the defender are also the same as those detailed for summary causes (DMBM675470).