Court summons for unknown heirs regarding property rights and foreclosure.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Cleburne
- Case #
- DC-C202500766
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Written Answer
You must file a written answer with the clerk by 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2026, to avoid a default judgment against you.
- 2
Consider Hiring an Attorney
It is advisable to consult with an attorney to assist you in responding to the lawsuit and understanding your rights.
- 3
Prepare Initial Disclosures
If you file an answer, be prepared to make initial disclosures to the other parties within 30 days of your answer.
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Contact the Court Clerk
For questions regarding the filing process, contact the Johnson County District Clerk's office at the Guinn Justice Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the court notice?
- The case number is DC-C202500766.
- Who is the plaintiff in this case?
- The plaintiff is Ven Ken Inc.
- What is the deadline to respond to the citation?
- Responses must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2026.
- Where is the court located for this case?
- The court is located at the Guinn Justice Center in Johnson County, Texas.
- What happens if the defendants do not respond?
- A default judgment may be taken against the defendants.
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Full Notice Text
CITATION – PUBLICATION – CIVIL (PLAINTIFF'S ORIGINAL PETITION) CAUSE NO. DC-C202500766 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “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 the date of issuance of this citation and petition, 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 the 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.” TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARTHA A. NEUENS & DONALD G. MORRIS NO KNOWN ADDRESS **WHEREVER MAY BE FOUND** DEFENDANT – GREETINGS: You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Petition at or before 10:00 a.m. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation, the same being Monday, the 9TH day of MARCH, 2026, before the Honorable 249TH DISTRICT COURT of Johnson county, Texas, at the Guinn Justice Center of said County, to answer said petition, filed on the 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025, in this case, numbered DC-C202500766, on the docket of said court, and styled: VEN KEN INC. VS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARTHA A. NEUENS & DONALD G. MORRIS, MARTHA ANN NEUENS, DONALD GLYNN MORRIS WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, Plaintiff requests that upon final hearing, Defendants be cited to appear and answer, and, the Court enter judgment granting: a) A declaration that all of Neuen's heirs-at-law have been made parties to this suit and are vested with all of Decedent's right, title and interest in and to the Property; and b) A declaration that all of Morris's heirs-at-law have been made parties to this suit and are vested with all of Decedent's right, title and interest in and to the Property; and c) A declaration that Plaintiff's vendor's lien against the Property be enforced and that the Defendants be divested and Plaintiff vested with all of Decedent's and Defendant's right, title and interest to the Property; d) A declaration that Plaintiff's statutory lien against the Property be enforced by a foreclosure, and that through foreclosure the Defendants be divested and Plaintiff vested with all of Decedent's and Defendants' right, title and interest to the Property; and e) A declaration that Plaintiff is vested with all right, title and interest in the Property in order to remove any cloud on title that the Heirs' interest may have created; and f) A writ of possession against any Occupant of the Property if they fail or refuse to vacate the Property after foreclosure or auction; and g) Attorney fees and cost of court; and h) All other relief, in law and in equity, to which Plaintiff may be justly entitled. As is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to the requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at office in Cleburne, Texas ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026. DEAN SULLIVAN – DISTRICT CLERK 249TH DISTRICT COURT JOHNSON COUNTY, TEXAS By: /s/ Aubrey Schuman, Deputy ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF(S) MARK HINES HINES & MAXWELL 502 N RIDGEWAY DRIVE CLEBURNE TX 76033