District of Columbia Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication

• Category: Letters - Legal - Summons
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0750LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to request the issuance of summons by publication for a case pending in the District of Columbia. This letter is being sent in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations governing the District of Columbia courts. [Provide a brief background of the case, including the parties involved, the nature of the dispute, and any pertinent details.] As per the rules of the District of Columbia, if the defendant cannot be personally served with a summons, it is necessary to request the court to issue a summons by publication. This method of service involves publishing a notice in a designated newspaper or publication approved by the court. The summons by publication serves as a legal notice to the defendant that they are being sued and provides them an opportunity to respond to the allegations raised against them. Kindly find enclosed the necessary documents to support this request, including a proposed notice of publication that satisfies the requirements set forth by the District of Columbia courts. This notice includes essential information such as the case name, case number, court address, a brief description of the lawsuit, and contact information for the plaintiff or their legal representative. Please review the notice and proceed with its publication in a publication approved by the court. In accordance with the District of Columbia Court Rules, a designated publication must be selected for the summons by publication. The rules specify the criteria that a publication must fulfill to be deemed acceptable by the court. These criteria generally include factors such as the publication's frequency of circulation, distribution within the District of Columbia, and reputation within the legal community. I kindly ask the court to consider the proposed publication enclosed with this letter, as it fulfills all the necessary requirements and is widely recognized within the legal community. I request that the summons by publication be initiated promptly to ensure that the defendant receives adequate notice and that the proceedings can move forward in a timely manner. As per the rules, the publication period must be for a specific length of time, typically determined by the court. I kindly ask the court to provide guidance on the required duration of the publication period and any additional instructions or requirements. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and inform me of the court's decision regarding the request for summons by publication. If there are any fees associated with this request, please provide information regarding the payment process and the applicable amount. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your cooperation and the court's assistance in facilitating the proper service of process in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]

Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to request the issuance of summons by publication for a case pending in the District of Columbia. This letter is being sent in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations governing the District of Columbia courts. [Provide a brief background of the case, including the parties involved, the nature of the dispute, and any pertinent details.] As per the rules of the District of Columbia, if the defendant cannot be personally served with a summons, it is necessary to request the court to issue a summons by publication. This method of service involves publishing a notice in a designated newspaper or publication approved by the court. The summons by publication serves as a legal notice to the defendant that they are being sued and provides them an opportunity to respond to the allegations raised against them. Kindly find enclosed the necessary documents to support this request, including a proposed notice of publication that satisfies the requirements set forth by the District of Columbia courts. This notice includes essential information such as the case name, case number, court address, a brief description of the lawsuit, and contact information for the plaintiff or their legal representative. Please review the notice and proceed with its publication in a publication approved by the court. In accordance with the District of Columbia Court Rules, a designated publication must be selected for the summons by publication. The rules specify the criteria that a publication must fulfill to be deemed acceptable by the court. These criteria generally include factors such as the publication's frequency of circulation, distribution within the District of Columbia, and reputation within the legal community. I kindly ask the court to consider the proposed publication enclosed with this letter, as it fulfills all the necessary requirements and is widely recognized within the legal community. I request that the summons by publication be initiated promptly to ensure that the defendant receives adequate notice and that the proceedings can move forward in a timely manner. As per the rules, the publication period must be for a specific length of time, typically determined by the court. I kindly ask the court to provide guidance on the required duration of the publication period and any additional instructions or requirements. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and inform me of the court's decision regarding the request for summons by publication. If there are any fees associated with this request, please provide information regarding the payment process and the applicable amount. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your cooperation and the court's assistance in facilitating the proper service of process in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]