KRS 416.590: Issuing summons.

Upon the application of the petitioner, and the filing of any necessary affidavits, the clerk

of the court shall issue process against the owner to show cause why the petitioner does

not have the right to condemn the lands, or the use and occupation thereo f sought to be

condemned. The summons shall contain a statement of the amount of the award and shall

state that an answer or other pleading, if any, must be filed within twenty (20) days from

date of service. The clerk shall make such orders as to nonresid ents and persons under

disability as are required by the statutes and Rules of Civil Procedure in actions against

them in Circuit Courts.