Summons

(a) Contents. — A summons must: (1) name the court and the parties; (2) be directed to the defendant; (3) state the name and address of the plaintiff’s attorney or — if unrep- resented — of the plaintiff; (4) state the time within which the defendant must appear and defend; (5) notify the defendant that a failure to appear and defend may result in a default judgment against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint; (6) be signed by the clerk; and (7) bear the court’s seal. (b) Issuance. — On or after filing the complaint, the plaintiff may present a summons to the clerk for signature and seal. If the summons is properly completed, the clerk must sign, seal, and issue it to the plaintiff for service on the defendant. A summons — or a copy of a summons that is addressed to multiple defendants — must be issued for each defendant to be served. (c) By Whom Served. — Except as otherwise ordered by the court, process may be served: (1) By any person who is at least 18 years old and not a party to the action; 7 RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE