West Virginia Sample Letter for Letter transmitting Summons by Publication

• Category: Letters - Legal - Summons
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0955LTR
• 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] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Transmittal of Summons by Publication — [Case Title] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to transmit the Summons by Publication in the case of [Case Title]. As per the West Virginia Code of Civil Procedure, Section [relevant section], we are unable to locate you at the provided address or through any other means of service. Hence, we are left with no option but to serve you via publication. West Virginia Code § [section number] allows for service by publication when the defendant's whereabouts are unknown or their address cannot be ascertained after due diligence has been exercised. This method of service involves publishing notice of the lawsuit in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the action is filed. I have enclosed copies of the following documents for your reference: 1. Summons by Publication: This document notifies you of the pending lawsuit and your requirements to respond within a specified timeframe. 2. Complaint: This document outlines the plaintiff's claims and the relief sought. 3. Affidavit of Due Diligence: This affidavit certifies that reasonable efforts have been made to locate you for personal service but were unsuccessful. Please be advised that once this publication has been made, you will have a specific period, typically 30 days, to respond to the lawsuit. It is crucial that you consult with an attorney to understand your rights and the appropriate course of action to take. In order to fulfill the publication requirements, we have engaged [Name of Newspaper] to publish the Summons by Publication. They have been provided with the necessary information and will handle the publication process. Kindly note that the cost of this publication will be borne by the plaintiff and not the defendant. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. It is my sincere hope that this matter can be resolved amicably, and I encourage you to seek legal counsel promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Your cooperation in responding to this Summons by Publication is greatly appreciated. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Occupation] [Law Firm/Organization Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Transmittal of Summons by Publication — [Case Title] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to transmit the Summons by Publication in the case of [Case Title]. As per the West Virginia Code of Civil Procedure, Section [relevant section], we are unable to locate you at the provided address or through any other means of service. Hence, we are left with no option but to serve you via publication. West Virginia Code § [section number] allows for service by publication when the defendant's whereabouts are unknown or their address cannot be ascertained after due diligence has been exercised. This method of service involves publishing notice of the lawsuit in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the action is filed. I have enclosed copies of the following documents for your reference: 1. Summons by Publication: This document notifies you of the pending lawsuit and your requirements to respond within a specified timeframe. 2. Complaint: This document outlines the plaintiff's claims and the relief sought. 3. Affidavit of Due Diligence: This affidavit certifies that reasonable efforts have been made to locate you for personal service but were unsuccessful. Please be advised that once this publication has been made, you will have a specific period, typically 30 days, to respond to the lawsuit. It is crucial that you consult with an attorney to understand your rights and the appropriate course of action to take. In order to fulfill the publication requirements, we have engaged [Name of Newspaper] to publish the Summons by Publication. They have been provided with the necessary information and will handle the publication process. Kindly note that the cost of this publication will be borne by the plaintiff and not the defendant. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. It is my sincere hope that this matter can be resolved amicably, and I encourage you to seek legal counsel promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Your cooperation in responding to this Summons by Publication is greatly appreciated. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Occupation] [Law Firm/Organization Name]