506.120. Upon the filing of the petition, the clerk shallforthwith issue the required summons or other process, and exceptas otherwise provided herein deliver it for service to thesheriff or to a person specially appointed to serve it. Uponrequest of the plaintiff, separate or additional summons shallissue against any defendants, including alias and pluriessummons.
(L. 1943 p. 353 ยง 24)