How do you write a response letter to summons?

Answer:
In general, a summons is an ORDER to appear. That is not open to debate. If it is physically impossible to comply with the order (summons is for next month in Kansas, but you are in Iraq for another 6 months) then it would be appropriate to write the court, addressing the judge, explain the problem, and provide documentation. If the problem is that is would be inconvenient, or that you would just prefer not to go.... you have a problem.
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