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Writ of summons

Writ of Summons may refer to:

  • Writ of Summons, a writ that enables a peer to sit in Parliament
  • A Writ of summons is a document instituting legal proceedings, see Summons

Usage examples of "writ of summons".

He handed her the writ of summons, and her eyebrows rose as she examined the heavy, official envelope.

In approximately a fortnight, the Clerk of the Crown will issue a Writ of Summons, calling you to the House of Lords.

I'd like the opportunity to speak with her, and I could also take her the writ of summons for the Conclave without putting it through official Navy channels or sending a Sword courier.