Houston Texas Sample Letter for Request to Issue Summons by Publication

• Category: Letters - Legal - Summons
• State: Multi-State
• City: Houston
• 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. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Position or Title] [Name of the Court] [Address of the Court] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Request to Issue Summons by Publication in the Case of [Plaintiff Name] v. [Defendant Name], Case No. [Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally request the issuance of Summons by Publication in the aforementioned case, involving [Plaintiff Name] and [Defendant Name]. Due to immense efforts to locate the defendant without success, I firmly believe that this method of summons delivery is necessary to ensure a fair and efficient legal process. As the plaintiff's legal representative, it has come to my attention that all diligent efforts to personally serve the defendant with the summons have been exhausted. Despite engaging multiple process servers and utilizing various investigative resources, the defendant's whereabouts remain unknown. Consequently, I kindly request your assistance in issuing the Summons by Publication as per the applicable statutes. In accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and specifically Rule XX of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, I have enclosed the required documents for your reference and necessary action. The enclosed documents include: 1. Affidavit of Diligent Search: This document outlines in detail the exhaustive efforts that have been made to locate and personally serve the defendant, including engaging professional process servers, conducting searches through public records, contacting known acquaintances, social media searches, and other appropriate means. 2. Proposed Order for Summons by Publication: This document requests the court's approval to proceed with the issuance of Summons by Publication and includes the necessary information required by law, such as the case number, parties involved, and the name of the publication where the summons should be published. 3. Proposed Notice of Suit: This document provides a brief overview of the pending lawsuit, including the case number, parties' names, court jurisdiction, and a timeline for response. It complies with the legal requirements for a notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Houston, Texas. 4. Proposed Statement of Other Actions: As there are no other legal actions pending or known that involve the same parties, this document informs the court of this fact, ensuring compliance with the rules of civil procedure. In selecting a newspaper for publication, I propose utilizing [newspaper name], a widely circulated and reputable publication in Houston, Texas. Its readership will significantly increase the likelihood of the defendant receiving adequate notice of the pending lawsuit. I kindly request the court's prompt attention to this matter, as the timely resolution of this case is of utmost importance. I am available to provide any additional information or answer any questions that you or the court may have regarding this request. Thank you for your utmost consideration and assistance. I look forward to a favorable resolution to ensure justice is served. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and enclosed documents via email or telephone. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title or Law Firm] [Bar Association Membership Number] Enclosures: 1. Affidavit of Diligent Search 2. Proposed Order for Summons by Publication 3. Proposed Notice of Suit 4. Proposed Statement of Other Actions.

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Position or Title] [Name of the Court] [Address of the Court] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Request to Issue Summons by Publication in the Case of [Plaintiff Name] v. [Defendant Name], Case No. [Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally request the issuance of Summons by Publication in the aforementioned case, involving [Plaintiff Name] and [Defendant Name]. Due to immense efforts to locate the defendant without success, I firmly believe that this method of summons delivery is necessary to ensure a fair and efficient legal process. As the plaintiff's legal representative, it has come to my attention that all diligent efforts to personally serve the defendant with the summons have been exhausted. Despite engaging multiple process servers and utilizing various investigative resources, the defendant's whereabouts remain unknown. Consequently, I kindly request your assistance in issuing the Summons by Publication as per the applicable statutes. In accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and specifically Rule XX of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, I have enclosed the required documents for your reference and necessary action. The enclosed documents include: 1. Affidavit of Diligent Search: This document outlines in detail the exhaustive efforts that have been made to locate and personally serve the defendant, including engaging professional process servers, conducting searches through public records, contacting known acquaintances, social media searches, and other appropriate means. 2. Proposed Order for Summons by Publication: This document requests the court's approval to proceed with the issuance of Summons by Publication and includes the necessary information required by law, such as the case number, parties involved, and the name of the publication where the summons should be published. 3. Proposed Notice of Suit: This document provides a brief overview of the pending lawsuit, including the case number, parties' names, court jurisdiction, and a timeline for response. It complies with the legal requirements for a notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Houston, Texas. 4. Proposed Statement of Other Actions: As there are no other legal actions pending or known that involve the same parties, this document informs the court of this fact, ensuring compliance with the rules of civil procedure. In selecting a newspaper for publication, I propose utilizing [newspaper name], a widely circulated and reputable publication in Houston, Texas. Its readership will significantly increase the likelihood of the defendant receiving adequate notice of the pending lawsuit. I kindly request the court's prompt attention to this matter, as the timely resolution of this case is of utmost importance. I am available to provide any additional information or answer any questions that you or the court may have regarding this request. Thank you for your utmost consideration and assistance. I look forward to a favorable resolution to ensure justice is served. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and enclosed documents via email or telephone. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title or Law Firm] [Bar Association Membership Number] Enclosures: 1. Affidavit of Diligent Search 2. Proposed Order for Summons by Publication 3. Proposed Notice of Suit 4. Proposed Statement of Other Actions.