An alias summons is a summons served after the first attempt at serving a summons fails. It is also known as a pluries summons, which is a more general term for an additional summons.
If a Court issued Summons in an adversary proceeding is not served within the time allowed by the Federal Rules, an e-filer may submit a request for the court to issue a new Summons (a/k/a Alias Summons).
An alias summons is simply the name given to a summons when the defendant was unable to be served the first time. To serve the defendant with an alias summons, proceed in the same manner as you did with the sheriff's or clerk's offices.
Dade County was created on February 4, 1836, under the Territorial Act of the United States. The county was named after Major Francis L. Dade, a soldier killed in 1835 in the Second Seminole War, at what has since been named the Dade Battlefield.
To make a request contact the Clerk's office by mail or in person at Miami-Dade County Courthouse or by email at cocoffrec@miamidade.
Alias process is a legal term that refers to a new legal order issued after the first one failed for some reason. It can be an alias execution, alias subpoena, alias summons, or alias writ. It is like a second chance for the legal system to try and bring someone to court.
Alias Summons – a second summons issued in a case, in which return of service has been made and the defendant was not found. Appearance Date – the date appearing on the summons, which sets the deadline by which the defendant must file an answer to the suit.
An uncontested divorce in Florida takes between six weeks and three months. A contested divorce takes between six months to a year to come to a resolution. Keep in mind that you must meet Florida state residency requirements prior to filing for divorce.
Documents are recorded at the Clerk of the Courts, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDER, COURTHOUSE EAST, 22 N.W. First Street, 1st Floor, Miami, FL 33128. You can record the Notice of Commencement by mail. The original Notice should be sent to the County Recorder, P.O. Box 011711, Flagler Station, Miami, Florida 33101.