What does 'served by publication' mean?

It means notice is given by publishing the court order in a newspaper because the defendant cannot be located for personal service.

How long will the notice be published?

The order directs publication once a week for four successive weeks in The Daily Progress.

When is the deadline to appear to avoid default?

The order requires appearance on or before the date stated, which will be no sooner than 50 days after entry of the Order of Publication.

What happens if I ignore this order?

If the defendant fails to appear by the deadline, they will be in default and the plaintiff may request entry of judgment.

Court Notice — Albemarle (CL26000013-00)

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Interpleader

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

The court ordered service by publication on Edwin Gough, III in an interpleader case; publication will run once weekly for four weeks in The Daily Progress. If Gough fails to appear within at least 50 days, he may be declared in default and judgment entered.

Key Takeaways

Service by publication ordered for Edwin Gough, III
Published once a week for four successive weeks
Must appear within no sooner than 50 days after order entry
Failure to appear may result in default and judgment

Deadline · Response Deadline

June 9, 5001

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Published

May 19, 2026 · today

What to do next

1
Check publication dates
Monitor The Daily Progress for four weekly publications starting after April 20, 2026, to find the exact deadline date.
2
Contact plaintiff's counsel
If you are Edwin Gough, III, contact Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners at 470-321-7112 x52132 or jeelliott@raslg.com for information.
3
Appear or file a response
File an appearance or responsive pleading in Albemarle Circuit Court on or before the deadline (no sooner than 50 days after the order) to avoid default.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'served by publication' mean?: It means notice is given by publishing the court order in a newspaper because the defendant cannot be located for personal service.
How long will the notice be published?: The order directs publication once a week for four successive weeks in The Daily Progress.
When is the deadline to appear to avoid default?: The order requires appearance on or before the date stated, which will be no sooner than 50 days after entry of the Order of Publication.
What happens if I ignore this order?: If the defendant fails to appear by the deadline, they will be in default and the plaintiff may request entry of judgment.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order of Publication: A court order allowing notice to be given by publishing in a newspaper when a person cannot be served personally.
Interpleader: A legal action where a party asks the court to decide competing claims to the same property or funds.
Default: A court ruling against a party who fails to respond or appear in the case.

Full Notice Text

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALBEMARLE COUNTY RAS TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, v. EDWIN GOUGH, III, Defendant(s). Case No. CL26000013-00 ORDER   UPON CONSIDERATION of the Plaintiff's Order of Publication into Court, it is on this 20th day of April 2026, hereby ORDERED that Edwin Gough, III be served by Publication in this Interpleader action pursuant to Va. Code Section 8.01-317; and it is further ORDERED that such Order of Publication shall be published in the Virginia newspaper, The Daily Progress, once a week for four (4) successive weeks; and ORDERED that upon completion of such publication, the clerk shall file a certificate in the papers of the case that the requirements of this section have been complied with; and ORDERED that if Edwin Gough, III fails to appear and protect their interests on or before the date state in this Order, which shall be no sooner than 50 days after entry of the Order of Publication then Edwin Gough, III shall be in default and a judgment may be entered upon request by Plaintiff.   Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Judge Circuit Court for Albemarle County    I ASK FOR THIS:    _________________________ Jessica Elliott, Esq. (VSB# 91639)  Keith Yacko, Esq. (VSB# 37854) Emily Moyer, Esq. (VSB# 94931) ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID,  CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 101 N. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 104 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Phone: 470-321-7112 x52132 jeelliott@raslg.com keiyacko@raslg.com  emoyer@raslg.com  Attorneys for Plaintiff

Court Notice — Albemarle (CL26000013-00)

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