Texas 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. Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request the issuance of summons by publication in the state of Texas. I have been attempting to personally serve the defendant in the legal matter of [Case Name and Number], but have been unsuccessful in locating their whereabouts or establishing contact with them. Therefore, I believe serving them through publication is the appropriate course of action in this situation. Texas law allows for the issuance of summons by publication when all reasonable efforts to personally serve the defendant have been exhausted. Serving the defendant through publication involves publishing a notice in a newspaper determined by the court to be most likely to give the defendant actual notice of the legal proceedings. This method of service is in accordance with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 114. To initiate the process of serving the defendant via publication, I kindly request the following information be included in the summons: 1. The name of the newspaper in which the summons will be published. 2. The date on which the first publication should occur. 3. The number of consecutive weeks the notice should be published. 4. The deadline for submitting proof of publication to the court. Additionally, I would like to request the issuance of a digital or physical copy of the published notice for my records. As required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, I have attached an Affidavit of Diligent Search to demonstrate that all reasonable efforts have been made to locate and serve the defendant personally. This affidavit outlines the various methods and attempts I have employed, including contacting known addresses, phone numbers, and individuals associated with the defendant. Please find enclosed all necessary supporting documents, including a copy of the complaint, court's filing fee, and any other required forms. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter and provide any further guidance or instructions regarding the process if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I greatly appreciate your assistance in ensuring that the defendant is properly served in accordance with the rules and regulations governing legal proceedings in the state of Texas. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address]

Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request the issuance of summons by publication in the state of Texas. I have been attempting to personally serve the defendant in the legal matter of [Case Name and Number], but have been unsuccessful in locating their whereabouts or establishing contact with them. Therefore, I believe serving them through publication is the appropriate course of action in this situation. Texas law allows for the issuance of summons by publication when all reasonable efforts to personally serve the defendant have been exhausted. Serving the defendant through publication involves publishing a notice in a newspaper determined by the court to be most likely to give the defendant actual notice of the legal proceedings. This method of service is in accordance with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 114. To initiate the process of serving the defendant via publication, I kindly request the following information be included in the summons: 1. The name of the newspaper in which the summons will be published. 2. The date on which the first publication should occur. 3. The number of consecutive weeks the notice should be published. 4. The deadline for submitting proof of publication to the court. Additionally, I would like to request the issuance of a digital or physical copy of the published notice for my records. As required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, I have attached an Affidavit of Diligent Search to demonstrate that all reasonable efforts have been made to locate and serve the defendant personally. This affidavit outlines the various methods and attempts I have employed, including contacting known addresses, phone numbers, and individuals associated with the defendant. Please find enclosed all necessary supporting documents, including a copy of the complaint, court's filing fee, and any other required forms. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter and provide any further guidance or instructions regarding the process if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I greatly appreciate your assistance in ensuring that the defendant is properly served in accordance with the rules and regulations governing legal proceedings in the state of Texas. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address]