Mississippi Summons By Publication - Response Required

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Mississippi
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MS-61521
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A summons is an official court document, signed by the clerk, giving legal notice of a lawsuit to the party being sued. Upon 'being served' with the summons (receiving the summons), the party is legally obligated to respond to the petition or complaint filed by the suing party, or face the prospect of a default judgment being rendered against them for the relief sought. This form, a Summons By Publication is a summons for a civil action of the kind stated, or a general use summons. Available for download now in standard format(s). USLF control no. MS-61521

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FAQ

Don't ignore it. If you do this, the court will simply rule in the issuer or debt collector's favor. Try to work things out. Answer the summons. Consult an attorney. Go to court. Respond to the ruling.

1 attorney answer It does not need to be notarized, but a copy must be mailed to every other party, in addition to being filed with the court. Be sure to put your name, address, and phone number on it.

Serving a summons or other legal document in a lawsuit on a defendant by publishing the document in an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation. Service by publication is used to attempt to notify a defendant who is intentionally absent, in hiding, or at an unknown address.

Read the summons and make sure you know the date you must answer by. Read the complaint carefully. Write your answer. Sign and date the answer. Make copies for the plaintiff and yourself. Mail a copy to the plaintiff. File your answer with the court by the date on the summons.

Contact the clerk's office of the court where the lawsuit was filed. You'll find a phone number and address for the clerk's office on your summons. The clerk will be able to tell you exactly what documents you should file with your answer and whether any filing fee is required.

A summons served personally upon the defendant or by substituted personal service upon another authorized to accept service of the summons for the defendant is deemed served on the day of service. A summons served by publication is deemed served on the first day of required publication.

"Service by publication" means that you publish the Summons or other document in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where your spouse or partner is likely to be. For service by publication, you will have to pay the newspaper a fee to publish the document.

Provide the name of the court at the top of the Answer. You can find the information on the summons. List the name of the plaintiff on the left side. Write the case number on the right side of the Answer. Address the Judge and discuss your side of the case. Ask the judge to dismiss the case.

In California, if you do not know the whereabouts of a defendant or respondent, you can petition the court for permission to serve the papers by publication. To serve a party by publication means that you publish the Summons and all required documentation in a newspaper of general circulation.

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Mississippi Summons By Publication - Response Required