Kansas 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. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [District/County Court] [Relevant Court Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Request for Issuance of Summons by Publication Case Name: [Plaintiff Name] v. [Defendant Name] Case Number: [Case Number] Dear Clerk of the Court, I, [Your Name], am I writing to request the issuance of summons by publication in the above-mentioned case. I respectfully request this alternative method as all conventional means of serving the summons and complaint on the defendant have proven unsuccessful and their whereabouts remain unknown. According to Kansas law, a summons can be issued by publication when the defendant is evading service or their location is unknown despite reasonable efforts made to locate them. The requirements for requesting summons by publication are specified under Kansas Statutes Annotated § 60-307 and § 60-315, which outline the necessary procedural steps. In compliance with the statutes mentioned above, I have made diligent efforts to locate the defendant and effectuate personal service. The methods employed include but are not limited to: 1. Conducting various internet searches for the defendant's current address, phone number, and electronic contact information. 2. Contacting known relatives, friends, and acquaintances of the defendant, inquiring about their whereabouts. 3. Engaging the services of professional process servers to attempt personal service at the addresses associated with the defendant, as provided by the public records. 4. Utilizing skip-tracing services and databases to find any relevant information about the defendant's current residence or workplace. 5. Contacting previous employers, educational institutions, or any other relevant entities associated with the defendant. 6. Checking local voter registration, motor vehicle, and tax records for any potential leads. 7. Placing notices in local newspapers where the defendant was last known to reside or have connections. Despite the aforementioned concerted efforts to locate and serve the defendant, I have been unsuccessful in accomplishing service of process. In light of these circumstances, I kindly request the court to issue summons by publication in accordance with Kansas law. Enclosed with this letter, please find: 1. A copy of the original complaint filed in this case. 2. A proposed notice to appear in the newspaper, satisfying the requirements set forth in Kansas Statutes Annotated § 60-307 and § 60-315. 3. A proposed order for summons by publication, granting the request and authorizing the publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the defendant's last known area of residence. 4. The requisite fee for the publication notice, as specified in the court's fee schedule. I would appreciate it if the court could promptly review and consider this request, as it is crucial for the progression of this case. If there are any additional forms or documents necessary to complete this process, kindly inform me, and I will promptly provide them. Please notify me in writing once the summons by publication has been approved and provide instructions regarding the subsequent steps to be taken. Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information] Types of Kansas Sample Letters for Request to Issue Summons by Publication: — Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication DivorceCa'sas— - Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication — ChilCustodyCSASas— - Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication — CiviLawsuitCSASas— - Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication Acclaimim CaCa'sas— - Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication — Probate Case

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [District/County Court] [Relevant Court Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Request for Issuance of Summons by Publication Case Name: [Plaintiff Name] v. [Defendant Name] Case Number: [Case Number] Dear Clerk of the Court, I, [Your Name], am I writing to request the issuance of summons by publication in the above-mentioned case. I respectfully request this alternative method as all conventional means of serving the summons and complaint on the defendant have proven unsuccessful and their whereabouts remain unknown. According to Kansas law, a summons can be issued by publication when the defendant is evading service or their location is unknown despite reasonable efforts made to locate them. The requirements for requesting summons by publication are specified under Kansas Statutes Annotated § 60-307 and § 60-315, which outline the necessary procedural steps. In compliance with the statutes mentioned above, I have made diligent efforts to locate the defendant and effectuate personal service. The methods employed include but are not limited to: 1. Conducting various internet searches for the defendant's current address, phone number, and electronic contact information. 2. Contacting known relatives, friends, and acquaintances of the defendant, inquiring about their whereabouts. 3. Engaging the services of professional process servers to attempt personal service at the addresses associated with the defendant, as provided by the public records. 4. Utilizing skip-tracing services and databases to find any relevant information about the defendant's current residence or workplace. 5. Contacting previous employers, educational institutions, or any other relevant entities associated with the defendant. 6. Checking local voter registration, motor vehicle, and tax records for any potential leads. 7. Placing notices in local newspapers where the defendant was last known to reside or have connections. Despite the aforementioned concerted efforts to locate and serve the defendant, I have been unsuccessful in accomplishing service of process. In light of these circumstances, I kindly request the court to issue summons by publication in accordance with Kansas law. Enclosed with this letter, please find: 1. A copy of the original complaint filed in this case. 2. A proposed notice to appear in the newspaper, satisfying the requirements set forth in Kansas Statutes Annotated § 60-307 and § 60-315. 3. A proposed order for summons by publication, granting the request and authorizing the publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the defendant's last known area of residence. 4. The requisite fee for the publication notice, as specified in the court's fee schedule. I would appreciate it if the court could promptly review and consider this request, as it is crucial for the progression of this case. If there are any additional forms or documents necessary to complete this process, kindly inform me, and I will promptly provide them. Please notify me in writing once the summons by publication has been approved and provide instructions regarding the subsequent steps to be taken. Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information] Types of Kansas Sample Letters for Request to Issue Summons by Publication: — Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication DivorceCa'sas— - Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication — ChilCustodyCSASas— - Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication — CiviLawsuitCSASas— - Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication Acclaimim CaCa'sas— - Kansas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication — Probate Case