Who must I serve my answer on for this case?

Serve your answer on plaintiff's attorney David J. Silen, Esq., at 68 Mill Street, Middleton, MA 01949.

Where do I file my answer for Chelsea District Court?

File your answer with the Civil Clerk at Chelsea District Court, 120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150.

What happens if I do not respond within 20 days?

The court may enter a default judgment against you awarding the plaintiff the relief requested.

How is this notice considered served on me?

The court permitted service by publication in newspapers and by mailing a copy to the defendant.

Court Notice — Chelsea (2614CV010)

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Summons by publication

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A Massachusetts court allowed alternative service for a civil suit by publication and mail; defendant Li Lian must file and serve an answer within 20 days of this notice or risk default judgment. The claim was filed by Todisco Services, Inc.

Key Takeaways

Defendant Li Lian must respond within 20 days of this publication.
Answer must be served on plaintiff's attorney at 68 Mill Street, Middleton, MA.
File your answer with the Civil Clerk at Chelsea District Court.
Failure to respond may result in a default judgment.

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Chelsea
Case #: 2614CV010

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If you don't respond

If no answer is served and filed within 20 days of this publication, judgment by default may be entered against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint.

What to do next

1
Prepare and sign your written answer
Draft a response to the complaint and include any counterclaims under Rule 13(a); sign it and keep a copy.
2
Serve plaintiff's attorney
Mail or deliver a copy of your answer to David J. Silen, Esq., 68 Mill Street, Middleton, MA 01949 within 20 days of the 5/7/26 publication date.
3
File your answer with the court
Submit the filed answer to the Civil Clerk at Chelsea District Court, 120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 within the 20-day deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must I serve my answer on for this case?: Serve your answer on plaintiff's attorney David J. Silen, Esq., at 68 Mill Street, Middleton, MA 01949.
Where do I file my answer for Chelsea District Court?: File your answer with the Civil Clerk at Chelsea District Court, 120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150.
What happens if I do not respond within 20 days?: The court may enter a default judgment against you awarding the plaintiff the relief requested.
How is this notice considered served on me?: The court permitted service by publication in newspapers and by mailing a copy to the defendant.

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Legal terms in this notice

Service by Alternative Means: Court-approved delivery of notice using methods other than personal service, like publication and mail.
Summons by Publication: A notice published in a newspaper when the defendant's whereabouts make personal service impractical.
Judgment by default: A court decision awarding the plaintiff relief because the defendant failed to respond.
Counterclaim (Rule 13(a)): A claim the defendant must raise in their answer if it arises from the same transaction or occurrence.

Full Notice Text

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS
CHELSEA DISTRICT COURT
CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2614CV010
TODISCO SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff v. Li Lian, Defendant.
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING
A motion by Plaintiff for Service by Alternative Means in both the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Revere Journal and by mailing a copy of the Summons and Complaint was allowed by the Chelsea District Court on April 21, 2026. Defendant, Li Lian, is hereby summoned and required to serve upon David J. Silen, Esq., Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 68 Mill Street, Middleton, MA 01949, a copy of your answer to the complaint which is on file in the office of the Civil Clerk of the Chelsea District Court located at 120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 within twenty (20) days of this publication. You are also required to file your answer to the complaint in the office of the Civil Clerk of Chelsea District Court. If you fail to meet the above requirements, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Unless as otherwise provided by Rule 13(a), your answer must state as a counterclaim any claim which you may have against the plaintiff which arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other action.San Gabriel Valley TribunePublished: 5/7/26

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