Dear [Recipient], I am writing to request the issuance of Summons by Publication in the state of Montana. As per the legal provisions outlined in Montana Code Annotated § 25-5-310, when a defendant cannot be located within the state or their whereabouts are unknown, Summons by Publication is an appropriate method of serving them with legal documents. The purpose of this letter is to request the necessary authorization from the court to proceed with serving the defendant through publication. In order to initiate this process, I have enclosed all the relevant documentation required by the court, including the Complaint, Affidavit of Diligent Search, and Proposed Order for Summons by Publication. Please find below the details of the case for your reference: — Case caption: [Plaintiff] vs. [Defendant] — Case number: [Insert Case Number— - Brief description of the case: [Provide a brief overview of the case, outlining the key issues and claims involved. You may also mention the date of filing, if applicable.] — Defendant's information: [Include any known details about the defendant, such as their name, last known address, or contact information, if available. If the defendant's whereabouts are completely unknown, mention that in this section.] — Affidavit of Diligent Search: [Briefly explain the efforts made to locate the defendant, such as conducting searches, contacting relatives, searching public records, and any other actions taken to find their current address. Consult with legal professionals to ensure compliance with Montana's specific requirements for diligent search.] — Proposed Order for Summons by Publication: [Provide a draft of the proposed order to the court, requesting authorization for the publication of summons. This proposed order should be prepared in accordance with the local court rules and practices.] I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter and ask that the Summons by Publication is issued as soon as possible. Additionally, please indicate any further instructions or additional documentation required from my side to facilitate this process. Should you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Contact Information]. I appreciate your assistance and cooperation in this matter. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Your Organization (if applicable)] [Your Contact Information]