(in England and Wales) a writ by which an action is started in the High Court.
〔律〕〈英格兰，威尔士〉传讯令，传票
Example sentencesExamples
Turning to the first issue of pleadings, we of course began with a writ of summons and statement of claim.
On 27 July 2005 they filed a writ of summons in the original jurisdiction of the Court under sections 75 and 76 of the Constitution against three defendants.
Did the plaintiffs or either of them have standing to seek the relief sought in the statement of claim and the further amended writ of summons?
In the event that the defendant has his residence or seat abroad, a copy of the action must be served on him containing a writ of summons for the defendant to appear before the Court, where the case is pending.
The statement of claim delivered with the writ of summons in the present matter makes the same allegations as were made in the earlier proposed proceeding, but presents them in a different order.