An alias or pluries summons may be issued within how many days after the date of the last preceding summons or last endorsement?

• A. 60 days
• B. 90 days
• C. 120 days
• D. 180 days

Answer: (B)

The rule being tested is the time limit for continuing service efforts with alias or pluries summons. When a defendant has not been served after the original summons, you may issue an alias (or pluries) summons to continue attempts to serve, but there is a strict 90-day window from the date of the last preceding summons or the last endorsement to issue that alias. This keeps service efforts timely and prevents endless renewals. The clock starts from the date shown on the most recent summons or the most recent endorsement indicating service attempts. So, the correct window to issue an alias or pluries summons is 90 days.