Rhode Island Sample Letter for Summons by Publication for Defendant - Affidavit of Counsel

• Category: Letters - Legal - Affidavits
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0306LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. Rhode Island Sample Letter for Summons by Publication for Defendant — Affidavit of Counsel [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Summons by Publication for Defendant — Affidavit of Counsel Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to submit the necessary paperwork for a summons by publication in the case of [Case Name] in the state of Rhode Island. As counsel for the Plaintiff, I am enclosing the affidavit of counsel as required by the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure. In this matter, it has become evident that the Defendant cannot be personally served, despite diligent efforts made by the Plaintiff. According to Rule [XX] of the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure, service by publication is appropriate when personal service cannot be obtained after a reasonable and diligent search. The affidavit of counsel provides a detailed account of the steps taken to locate and serve the Defendant. This includes inquiries with family members, friends, former employers, searches through public records, social media platforms, and any other available means to establish contact with the Defendant. The affidavit of counsel also attests to the Defendant's residence or last known address within the state of Rhode Island. By publishing the summons in a newspaper of general circulation within the jurisdiction where the action is pending, as required by Rule [XX], we ensure that the Defendant acquires knowledge of the pending legal action against them. This method of service by publication has been authorized by the court in situations where reasonable efforts to personally serve the Defendant have failed. It is important to note that after the publication of the summons, the Defendant will have a specific period of time, as prescribed by the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure, to respond to the complaint. Failure to do so may result in a default judgment being entered against the Defendant. Enclosed with this letter, you will find the necessary documents to proceed with the publication of the summons. These include: 1. Affidavit of Counsel: This document outlines the diligent efforts made to locate and serve the Defendant and confirms the need for service by publication. 2. Proposed Order for Publication: This is a sample order that requests the court's permission to proceed with service by publication. 3. Notice of Summons by Publication: This is the notice that will be published in the designated newspaper, providing the necessary information about the pending litigation and the actions to be taken by the Defendant. Please review the enclosed documents and file them with the appropriate court. Once the court approves the request for service by publication, the notice should be published for the required period as specified by the court and within the guidelines set forth by the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Law Firm Name] [Phone Number] [Email Address] Keywords: Rhode Island, Sample Letter, Summons by Publication, Defendant, Affidavit, Counsel, Service of Process, Diligent Search, Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure, Residence, Last Known Address, Publication, Default Judgment, Court Approval, Notice, Proposed Order, Newspaper, Legal Action

Rhode Island Sample Letter for Summons by Publication for Defendant — Affidavit of Counsel [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Summons by Publication for Defendant — Affidavit of Counsel Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to submit the necessary paperwork for a summons by publication in the case of [Case Name] in the state of Rhode Island. As counsel for the Plaintiff, I am enclosing the affidavit of counsel as required by the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure. In this matter, it has become evident that the Defendant cannot be personally served, despite diligent efforts made by the Plaintiff. According to Rule [XX] of the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure, service by publication is appropriate when personal service cannot be obtained after a reasonable and diligent search. The affidavit of counsel provides a detailed account of the steps taken to locate and serve the Defendant. This includes inquiries with family members, friends, former employers, searches through public records, social media platforms, and any other available means to establish contact with the Defendant. The affidavit of counsel also attests to the Defendant's residence or last known address within the state of Rhode Island. By publishing the summons in a newspaper of general circulation within the jurisdiction where the action is pending, as required by Rule [XX], we ensure that the Defendant acquires knowledge of the pending legal action against them. This method of service by publication has been authorized by the court in situations where reasonable efforts to personally serve the Defendant have failed. It is important to note that after the publication of the summons, the Defendant will have a specific period of time, as prescribed by the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure, to respond to the complaint. Failure to do so may result in a default judgment being entered against the Defendant. Enclosed with this letter, you will find the necessary documents to proceed with the publication of the summons. These include: 1. Affidavit of Counsel: This document outlines the diligent efforts made to locate and serve the Defendant and confirms the need for service by publication. 2. Proposed Order for Publication: This is a sample order that requests the court's permission to proceed with service by publication. 3. Notice of Summons by Publication: This is the notice that will be published in the designated newspaper, providing the necessary information about the pending litigation and the actions to be taken by the Defendant. Please review the enclosed documents and file them with the appropriate court. Once the court approves the request for service by publication, the notice should be published for the required period as specified by the court and within the guidelines set forth by the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Law Firm Name] [Phone Number] [Email Address] Keywords: Rhode Island, Sample Letter, Summons by Publication, Defendant, Affidavit, Counsel, Service of Process, Diligent Search, Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure, Residence, Last Known Address, Publication, Default Judgment, Court Approval, Notice, Proposed Order, Newspaper, Legal Action