SECTION 1. Summons. - Within twenty-four hours from the filing of the protest or petition, the clerk of court shall issue the corresponding summons to the protestee or respondent, together with a copy of the protest or petition, requiring the filing of an answer within a non-extendible period of five days from notice.

SEC. 2. Service of summons. - The summons shall be served by handing a copy to the protestee or respondent in person or, in case of refusal of the protestee or respondent to receive and sign for it, by tendering the same. If, for justifiable causes, the protestee or respondent cannot be served in person as provided above, service may be effected by leaving copies of the summons at:

1. the residence of protestee or respondent with some person of suitable age and discretion residing therein, or


2. the office or regular place of business of protestee or respondent with some competent person in charge thereof.

SEC. 3. By whom served. - The summons shall be served by the sheriff, deputy sheriff, process server or any suitable person authorized by the court issuing the summons.

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