South Dakota Sample Letter for Motion to Extend Time for Service of Process

• Category: Letters - Legal - Motions
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0776LTR
• 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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Motion to Extend Time for Service of Process — Case No. [Enter Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing in reference to the case mentioned above, which is pending before the [Court Name] in [City], South Dakota. I represent the [Plaintiff/Defendant] in this matter. Furthermore, I am filing this Motion to Extend Time for Service of Process on behalf of my client, [Client's Name]. Due to the following circumstances, it has become necessary to request an extension of time for the service of process: 1. Unforeseen complications: Since the commencement of this case, unforeseen complications have arisen in locating and serving the opposing party. Despite diligent efforts and engaging professional process servers, the requested individual has proven elusive and attempts to serve the legal documents have been unsuccessful. 2. Recent developments: We have recently received information that suggests the opposing party has relocated their residence/job, making the service of process even more challenging. We have engaged the services of a private investigator to provide us with updated contact information to ensure proper service. 3. Prejudice to our client: Furthermore, in the interest of justice, granting the extension would prevent an undue and unfair prejudice against my client. It is crucial that we ensure due process is followed and that the opposing party is aware of the legal proceedings to maintain the fairness and integrity of the case. In light of the circumstances mentioned above, we kindly request an extension of [Enter Number of Days] days to effectuate service of process and duly serve the opposing party with the necessary legal documents. This additional time will allow us to exhaust all means available to ensure proper service in accordance with the rules of the court. We assure the court that we will make every effort to expedite the process within the requested extension period without causing any further delay to the proceedings. We understand the court's commitment to timely administration of justice and assure that all future actions will be taken with utmost diligence and promptness. Furthermore, we kindly request that the court consider our motion and grant an order extending the time for service as requested herein. Furthermore, we hereby assert under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this motion is true and accurate, to the best of our knowledge. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We respectfully await the court's decision on this motion. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm Name (if applicable)] [Bar Association Number (if applicable)]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Motion to Extend Time for Service of Process — Case No. [Enter Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing in reference to the case mentioned above, which is pending before the [Court Name] in [City], South Dakota. I represent the [Plaintiff/Defendant] in this matter. Furthermore, I am filing this Motion to Extend Time for Service of Process on behalf of my client, [Client's Name]. Due to the following circumstances, it has become necessary to request an extension of time for the service of process: 1. Unforeseen complications: Since the commencement of this case, unforeseen complications have arisen in locating and serving the opposing party. Despite diligent efforts and engaging professional process servers, the requested individual has proven elusive and attempts to serve the legal documents have been unsuccessful. 2. Recent developments: We have recently received information that suggests the opposing party has relocated their residence/job, making the service of process even more challenging. We have engaged the services of a private investigator to provide us with updated contact information to ensure proper service. 3. Prejudice to our client: Furthermore, in the interest of justice, granting the extension would prevent an undue and unfair prejudice against my client. It is crucial that we ensure due process is followed and that the opposing party is aware of the legal proceedings to maintain the fairness and integrity of the case. In light of the circumstances mentioned above, we kindly request an extension of [Enter Number of Days] days to effectuate service of process and duly serve the opposing party with the necessary legal documents. This additional time will allow us to exhaust all means available to ensure proper service in accordance with the rules of the court. We assure the court that we will make every effort to expedite the process within the requested extension period without causing any further delay to the proceedings. We understand the court's commitment to timely administration of justice and assure that all future actions will be taken with utmost diligence and promptness. Furthermore, we kindly request that the court consider our motion and grant an order extending the time for service as requested herein. Furthermore, we hereby assert under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this motion is true and accurate, to the best of our knowledge. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We respectfully await the court's decision on this motion. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm Name (if applicable)] [Bar Association Number (if applicable)]