516:1 Summons. – A summons or subpoena not executed under seal shall be as effectual as though sealed. Writs of summons to witnesses shall be substantially in the form following: THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE __________ ss. To __________ : You are required to appear at __________ , in the county of __________ , on the __________ day of __________ , to testify what you know relating to __________ , then and there to be heard, in which __________ is __________ and __________ is __________ . Hereof fail not, as you will answer your default under the penalties prescribed by law. Dated at ___ , the ___ day of ___ , ___ . (Signed) Source. RS 188:2. CS 200:2. GS 209:1. GL 228:1. PS 224:1. PL 336:1. RL 392:1. RSA 516:1. 1977, 366:1, eff. Aug. 30, 1977.
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