Chicago Illinois Sample Letter for Letter transmitting Summons by Publication

• Category: Letters - Legal - Summons
• State: Multi-State
• City: Chicago
• 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] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Letter Transmitting Summons by Publication — [Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you that pursuant to the laws of the state of Illinois, specifically the relevant provisions outlined in the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, we have been unable to personally serve you with the summons in the matter of [Case Number]. Due to the aforementioned circumstances, we are left with no other viable option but to proceed with service by publication in compliance with the Illinois statutes. Publication will be made in a newspaper authorized for legal notices within the geographical area of Cook County, Illinois, where [defendant's last known address or any known assets if applicable] are presumed to be located. The purpose of this letter is to transmit the summons to you and provide you with all the necessary details regarding the publication process. I kindly request that you read this letter carefully to fully comprehend your rights and obligations as the defendant in this legal matter. 1. Case Details: — Case Name: [Plaintiff's Name] v. [Defendant's Name] — Case Number: [Case Number— - Court Name: [Court Name] — Court Address: [Court Address— - Judge Name: [Judge's Name] 2. Summons by Publication: — Publication Period: The summons will be published for a period of three consecutive weeks. 3. Publication Newspaper: — Authorized Newspaper: [Newspaper Name] — Publication Dates: [Start Date] to [End Date] — Newspaper Address: [Newspaper Address] 4. Defendant's Rights: — Although service by publication does not entail physical delivery of the summons, it is essential that you understand the seriousness of the legal matter at hand. You have the right to obtain legal representation to address your interests and protect your rights throughout the proceedings. — If you fail to respond within the stipulated time frame (usually 30 days from the last publication), a judgment may be entered against you by default. 5. Acknowledgment: — Please complete the acknowledgment section below and return it to our office within [number of days] from the receipt of this letter, confirming your receipt of the summons and understanding of its content. I hereby acknowledge that I have received the summons along with this letter and understand my rights and obligations outlined herein. [Defendant's Name]: __________________________ [Signature]: __________________________ [Date]: __________________________ Please be advised that failure to return the acknowledgment form does not absolve you of the responsibility to respond to the summons within the given time frame. Should you require any further information or clarification about the legal process, you may reach our office during business hours at [phone number] or [email address]. It is strongly recommended that you seek legal counsel to address your specific concerns. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We trust that you will comply with the necessary legal obligations within the prescribed time frame, ensuring a fair and just resolution to this case. Sincerely, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Letter Transmitting Summons by Publication — [Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you that pursuant to the laws of the state of Illinois, specifically the relevant provisions outlined in the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, we have been unable to personally serve you with the summons in the matter of [Case Number]. Due to the aforementioned circumstances, we are left with no other viable option but to proceed with service by publication in compliance with the Illinois statutes. Publication will be made in a newspaper authorized for legal notices within the geographical area of Cook County, Illinois, where [defendant's last known address or any known assets if applicable] are presumed to be located. The purpose of this letter is to transmit the summons to you and provide you with all the necessary details regarding the publication process. I kindly request that you read this letter carefully to fully comprehend your rights and obligations as the defendant in this legal matter. 1. Case Details: — Case Name: [Plaintiff's Name] v. [Defendant's Name] — Case Number: [Case Number— - Court Name: [Court Name] — Court Address: [Court Address— - Judge Name: [Judge's Name] 2. Summons by Publication: — Publication Period: The summons will be published for a period of three consecutive weeks. 3. Publication Newspaper: — Authorized Newspaper: [Newspaper Name] — Publication Dates: [Start Date] to [End Date] — Newspaper Address: [Newspaper Address] 4. Defendant's Rights: — Although service by publication does not entail physical delivery of the summons, it is essential that you understand the seriousness of the legal matter at hand. You have the right to obtain legal representation to address your interests and protect your rights throughout the proceedings. — If you fail to respond within the stipulated time frame (usually 30 days from the last publication), a judgment may be entered against you by default. 5. Acknowledgment: — Please complete the acknowledgment section below and return it to our office within [number of days] from the receipt of this letter, confirming your receipt of the summons and understanding of its content. I hereby acknowledge that I have received the summons along with this letter and understand my rights and obligations outlined herein. [Defendant's Name]: __________________________ [Signature]: __________________________ [Date]: __________________________ Please be advised that failure to return the acknowledgment form does not absolve you of the responsibility to respond to the summons within the given time frame. Should you require any further information or clarification about the legal process, you may reach our office during business hours at [phone number] or [email address]. It is strongly recommended that you seek legal counsel to address your specific concerns. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We trust that you will comply with the necessary legal obligations within the prescribed time frame, ensuring a fair and just resolution to this case. Sincerely, [Your Name]