27.01Form of Writ of Summons

#### 27.01 Form of Writ of Summons A Writ of Summons shall: (a) be in Form 20; and (b) bear the date on which it is issued; and (c) contain either an indorsement setting out the nature of the claim made and the relief which the plaintiff seeks or a Statement of Claim; and (d) state that the time limited for the appearance of a defendant, where service is effected within Australia is 14 days from the date of service on the defendant, and in any other case is 42 days from the date of service on the defendant; and (f) not be served more than 12 months after the date on which it is issued or such further time as the Court or a Justice may, by order, allow.