If the person that owns the dog or was in charge of it when the damage or loss was sustained appears from the complaint, the judge shall forthwith issue a summons against such person commanding him to appear before the judge and show cause why the dog should not be killed.

(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Terms Used In California Food and Agricultural Code 31505

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: means any individual, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, or any organized group of persons whether incorporated or not. See California Food and Agricultural Code 38
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
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