Court citation for a lawsuit involving multiple defendants and a mortgage company.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Fate
- Case #
- 1-25-0126
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File a Written Answer
Submit your written answer to the court by 10:00 A.M. on April 27, 2026.
- 2
Consult an Attorney
Consider hiring an attorney to assist you with your case and legal rights.
- 3
Make Initial Disclosures
Prepare to make initial disclosures to other parties within 30 days after filing your answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a citation by publication?
- A citation by publication is a legal notice to inform parties of a lawsuit when they cannot be personally served.
- What should I do if I receive this citation?
- You should file a written answer with the court by the specified deadline to avoid default judgment.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- If you miss the deadline, a default judgment may be entered against you.
- How can I find more information about this case?
- You can visit TexasLawHelp.org for more details on legal procedures and requirements.
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Full Notice Text
STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS 382nd District Court OF ROCKWALL COUNTY, TEXAS CAUSE NO: 1-25-0126 TO: Carson Shank, Madelyn Shank, and the Unknown heirs at law of Craig Shank, 618 Collins Lane, Fate, TX 75087 You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after you were served this, before the Honorable 382nd District Court of Rockwall County, Texas, at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 200, Rockwall,Texas, a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition, at or before ten o'clock A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this Citation, on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10 am before the Honorable 382nd District Court of Rockwall County, Texas at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane of said County in Rockwall, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Petition, was filed in said Court on 01/24/2025, A.D., in this case numbered 1-25-0126 on the docket of said court, and styled, Nationstar Mortgage LLC Vs Kristen Shank, McKenzie Borders aka Rhiannon McKenzie-Lea Roberts aka McKenzie Shank, Craig A. Shank, London Shank, Madelyn Shank and Carson Shank. A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit: Plaintiff's Summary of Suit for Citation by Publication The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT AT Office, this on this the 11th day of March, 2026. Lea Carlson, District Clerk Rockwall County, Texas 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Ste. 200 Rockwall, Texas 75087 By: Regan Rusk, Regan Rusk, Deputy Clerk Herald Banner, 2305 King St., Greenville, TX 75401 (Newspaper) Issued at the request of: Sarah A. Trad 20405 State Highway 249 Ste 170 Houston TX 77070