Terms Used In Idaho Code 58-814

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Whenever complaint shall be filed in any action as provided in this chapter, summons shall issue against the proper parties, and shall be served upon the proper person or persons named therein, as in other cases provided by law, or upon the agent or attorney of such person or persons who shall have filed the statements as required in section 58-804[, Idaho Code]; and in case service cannot be had upon the defendant, his agent or attorney, service may be made by publication thereof as provided by law.