New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

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What is an instrument used to commence a civil action or special proceeding called?

  1. Indictment

  2. Summons

  3. Writ

  4. Verdict

The correct answer is: Summons

A An indictment is a formal accusation of a crime, typically used in criminal cases. B: A summons is a legal document used to notify a defendant of a civil action or special proceeding against them. C: A writ is a legal document used to order someone to do or not do something, typically in a criminal or civil matter. D: A verdict is the decision reached by a judge or jury at the end of a trial, not the instrument used to commence the action.

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