Lawsuit filed for a money judgment against Albert Alfaro on a promissory note.

NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION IN LIEU OF SUMMONS  RE: Anthony J. Costabile, Sr. Family Trust v. Albert Alfaro Docket No. MON- L-262-26  TO: Albert Alfaro  1. The object of the action is to obtain a money judgment on promissory note dated Jun 19, 2023 in the principal amount of $650,000.00. Albert Alfaro is made a party defendant in the action as he is the obligor on the promissory note.   The plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit against you in the Superior Court of New Jersey. The complaint attached to the summons states the basis for this lawsuit. If you dispute this complaint you or your attorney must file a written answer or motion and proof of service with the deputy clerk of the Superior Court in the county listed above within 35 days from the date you received this summons, not counting the date you received it. (The address of each deputy clerk of the Superior Court is provided). If the complaint is one in foreclosure, then you must file your written answer or motion and proof of service with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Trenton, NJ 08625. A filing fee payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court and a completed Case Information Statement (available from the deputy clerk of the Superior Court) must accompany your answer or motion when it is filed. You must also send a copy of your answer or motion to plaintiff's attorney whose name and address appear above, or to plaintiff, if no attorney is named above. A telephone call will not protect your rights; you must filed and serve a written answer or motion (with fee of $135.00 for Law Division and $135.00 for Chancery Division and completed Case Information Statement) if you want the court to hear your defense.  If you do not file and serve a written answer or motion within 35 days, the court may enter a judgment against you for the relief plaintiff demands, plus interest and costs of suit. If judgment is entered against you, the Sheriff may seize your money, wages or property to pay all or part of the judgment.  If you cannot afford an attorney, you may call the Legal Services office of MONMOUTH by calling 732-866-0020. If you do not have an attorney and are not eligible for free legal assistance, you may obtain a referral to an attorney by calling the Lawyer Referral Service of MONMOUTH by calling 732-431-5544.  You may obtain a copy of the Summons, Complaint, and any amendments thereto, upon inquiry of Plaintiff's counsel set forth below:  Ragan & Ragan, PC W. Peter Ragan, Sr., Esq. Attorneys for Anthony J. Costabile, Sr. Family Trust 3100 Route 138 West Wall, NJ 07719 Phone: 732-280-4100, Ext. 111 Email: WPR@Raganlaw.com Fax: 732-280-4112   4/3/26 $221.93