Court appoints Guardian ad Litem for unknown minors and military Defendants.
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- 2023-CP-26-04517
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Guardian ad Litem?
- A Guardian ad Litem is appointed by the court to represent the interests of minors or incapacitated persons.
- How long do I have to respond to the summons?
- You have thirty days to respond to the summons, or sixty days if you are the United States.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- If you fail to respond, a default judgment may be entered against you.
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Full Notice Text
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF HORRY Kerry J. Weist and Tammy M. Goins n/k/a Tammy M. Weist, Plaintiffs, vs. Joseph Meads, John C. Buzzelli, John Doe and Mary Roe, fictitious names representing unknown heirs, minors, persons under disability, persons in the armed forces, or might claim to be heirs at law of Patricia Ann Tedrow; as well as all other unknown persons claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s). FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2023-CP-26-04517 SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herein served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscribers named below at P.O. Box 14607, Surfside Beach, SC 29587, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. THE FLOYD LAW FIRM PC s/Collin R. Jewell Collin R. Jewell (SC Bar No. 80090) crjewell@floydlaw.com Marissa N. Drost, Esq. (SC Bar No. 104629) mndrost@floydlaw.com P.O. Drawer 14607 Surfside Beach, SC 29587 (p) 843-238-5141 (f) 843-238-9060 Attorneys for Plaintiffs ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Sarah K. Stapleton, Esq. of Moore, Johnson & Saraniti Law Firm, P.A., as Guardian ad Litem for unknown minors or other persons who may be under a disability, and it appearing that Sarah K. Stapleton, Esq., has consented to said appointment. FURTHER, upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Sarah K. Stapleton, Esq., as Attorney for any unknown Defendants who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, and may be, as such, entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, and any amendments thereto, and it appearing that Sarah K. Stapleton, Esq. has consented to act for an represent said Defendants, it is ORDERED that Sarah K. Stapleton, Esq., of Moore, Johnson & Saraniti Law Firm, P.A., P.O. Box 14737, Surfside Beach, SC 29587, phone: (843) 650-9757, be and hereby is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all unknown minors and all unknown persons who may be under a disability, all of whom may have or claim to have some interest or claim to the real property commonly known as 8552 Edgewood Drive, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; that she is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for said Defendants. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Sarah K. Stapleton, Esq., of Moore, Johnson & Saraniti Law Firm, P.A., P.O. Box 14737, Surfside Beach, SC 29587, phone: (843) 650-9757, be and hereby is appointed Attorney for any unknown Defendants who are, or may be, in the Military Service of the United States of America and as such are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act aka Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, and any amendments thereto, to represent and protect the interest of said Defendants, AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That a copy of this Order shall be forth with served upon said Defendants by publication in Waccamaw Publishers or a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Horry, State of South Carolina, once a week for three consecutive weeks, together with the Summons and Notice of Filing of Complaint in the above-entitled action. April 6, 13, 20 2026 LWOO0491708
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