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[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Letter Transmitting Summons by Publication Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of [Law Firm/Plaintiff's Name], regarding the pending legal matter of [Case Name/Number] in the [Court Name] of [City, County, State]. Our diligent efforts to locate you personally and serve the summons have been unsuccessful thus far. As a result, we are left with no option but to initiate service by publication in accordance with the applicable laws of New Jersey. The purpose of this correspondence is to transmit the summons by publication, which includes the necessary information related to the case, including the deadline for response, court appearance details, and the nature of the allegations against you. Kindly be advised that the summons by publication process serves as a lawful means to notify you about the legal proceedings and allows you the opportunity to respond appropriately. It is important for you to understand the gravity of the situation and the significance of your timely response. Failure to respond within the designated timeframe may result in a default judgment being entered against you. Enclosed with this letter, you will find the following documents: 1. Summons by Publication: This document outlines the details of the legal case filed against you, including the court's jurisdiction, plaintiff's claims, the time allotted for response, and the consequences of non-compliance. 2. Affidavit in Support of Publication: This document attests that diligent efforts have been made to personally serve you with the summons, but our attempts have been unsuccessful. It serves as supporting evidence for the court's approval of publication as an acceptable mode of service. 3. Proof of Publication: Once the summons has been published in accordance with the court's directives, we kindly request that you forward a copy of the publication to our offices promptly. This will enable us to update the court on your receipt of the summons and maintain compliance with the legal procedures. Please note that although this mode of service may seem unusual, it is legally valid and necessary to proceed with the lawsuit. It is strongly recommended that you consult with an attorney to understand your legal rights and options in responding to the summons. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the documents enclosed, or if you wish to discuss a potential resolution to the matter, feel free to contact me directly? Your open communication is greatly appreciated throughout this process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We trust that you will treat this situation with the seriousness it warrants and respond accordingly within the specified timeframe. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Law Firm Name] [Law Firm Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address] --- Types of New Jersey Sample Letters for Letter Transmitting Summons by Publication: 1. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Civil Lawsuit (General): Used for civil lawsuits where the defendant cannot be located or personally served, thus requiring service by publication. 2. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Family Law Cases: Utilized in family law cases such as divorce proceedings or child custody battles when the defendant/respondent cannot be located, necessitating service by publication. 3. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Probate Matters: Employed in probate cases when an interested party, such as an heir or beneficiary, cannot be located, necessitating service by publication. 4. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Utilized in cases involving disputes between landlords and tenants where the tenant cannot be located, resulting in service by publication. 5. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Small Claims Cases: Applied in small claims cases when the defendant cannot be located or personally served, leading to service by publication.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Letter Transmitting Summons by Publication Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of [Law Firm/Plaintiff's Name], regarding the pending legal matter of [Case Name/Number] in the [Court Name] of [City, County, State]. Our diligent efforts to locate you personally and serve the summons have been unsuccessful thus far. As a result, we are left with no option but to initiate service by publication in accordance with the applicable laws of New Jersey. The purpose of this correspondence is to transmit the summons by publication, which includes the necessary information related to the case, including the deadline for response, court appearance details, and the nature of the allegations against you. Kindly be advised that the summons by publication process serves as a lawful means to notify you about the legal proceedings and allows you the opportunity to respond appropriately. It is important for you to understand the gravity of the situation and the significance of your timely response. Failure to respond within the designated timeframe may result in a default judgment being entered against you. Enclosed with this letter, you will find the following documents: 1. Summons by Publication: This document outlines the details of the legal case filed against you, including the court's jurisdiction, plaintiff's claims, the time allotted for response, and the consequences of non-compliance. 2. Affidavit in Support of Publication: This document attests that diligent efforts have been made to personally serve you with the summons, but our attempts have been unsuccessful. It serves as supporting evidence for the court's approval of publication as an acceptable mode of service. 3. Proof of Publication: Once the summons has been published in accordance with the court's directives, we kindly request that you forward a copy of the publication to our offices promptly. This will enable us to update the court on your receipt of the summons and maintain compliance with the legal procedures. Please note that although this mode of service may seem unusual, it is legally valid and necessary to proceed with the lawsuit. It is strongly recommended that you consult with an attorney to understand your legal rights and options in responding to the summons. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the documents enclosed, or if you wish to discuss a potential resolution to the matter, feel free to contact me directly? Your open communication is greatly appreciated throughout this process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We trust that you will treat this situation with the seriousness it warrants and respond accordingly within the specified timeframe. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Law Firm Name] [Law Firm Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address] --- Types of New Jersey Sample Letters for Letter Transmitting Summons by Publication: 1. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Civil Lawsuit (General): Used for civil lawsuits where the defendant cannot be located or personally served, thus requiring service by publication. 2. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Family Law Cases: Utilized in family law cases such as divorce proceedings or child custody battles when the defendant/respondent cannot be located, necessitating service by publication. 3. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Probate Matters: Employed in probate cases when an interested party, such as an heir or beneficiary, cannot be located, necessitating service by publication. 4. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Utilized in cases involving disputes between landlords and tenants where the tenant cannot be located, resulting in service by publication. 5. New Jersey Sample Letter transmitting Summons by Publication for Small Claims Cases: Applied in small claims cases when the defendant cannot be located or personally served, leading to service by publication.