West Virginia Summons on a Third-Party Complaint (AO 441) is a legal document issued by a court in West Virginia. This document is used to formally notify a third-party defendant of an action taken against them. It includes important information such as the names of the parties involved, the court in which the action is being heard, and the date of the hearing. It also informs the defendant of their rights, such as the right to be represented by counsel and to cross-examine witnesses. There are two types of West Virginia Summons on a Third-Party Complaint (AO 441): a Summons for Personal Service and a Summons by Publication. The Summons for Personal Service is issued when the defendant is known and served with a copy of the summons and complaint in person. The Summons by Publication is issued when the defendant is unknown or cannot be served in person, and is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the action is taking place.