Lawsuit filed for quiet title against the estates of George I. Smith and Beverly J. Smith.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Vancouver
- Case #
- 26-2-00975-06
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the Summons
Read the summons carefully to understand the claims against you.
- 2
Prepare Your Response
Draft your answer to the complaint and include any defenses you may have.
- 3
File Your Answer
Submit your answer to the Clark County Superior Court by May 19, 2026.
- 4
Serve Plaintiffs' Attorney
Send a copy of your response to Rachel J. Goldfarb at Praedium Law Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a summons by publication?
- A summons by publication is a legal notice published to inform defendants of a lawsuit.
- How long do I have to respond to the summons?
- You have sixty days from the first publication date to respond to the summons.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- Failure to respond may result in a judgment against you in the lawsuit.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLARK COUNTY No. 26-2-00975-06 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION MARY E. BLAKE, an individual, and LANDIS K. PUNTENEY, an individual, Plaintiffs, vs. THE ESTATE OF GEORGE I. SMITH, THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. SMITH, and ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by Plaintiffs Mary E. Blake and Landis K. Punteney (Plaintiffs). Pursuant to RCW 4.28.150: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this Summons (i.e., within sixty days after March 20, 2026), and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled Court, and answer Plaintiffs Complaint for Quiet Title and declaratory relief (pursuant to RCW 7.28.010 and 7.24.020), to the real property located at 2214 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA 98661, commonly identified as Clark County Parcel Identification Nos. 33540000 and 33550000. You must serve a copy of your answer on Plaintiffs attorney at the address listed below. Your failure to take such action will result in judgment contrary to your interests being rendered against you according to the demands et forth in Plaintiffs Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. DATED: March 16, 2026 PRAEDIUM LAW GROUP, PLLC /s/ Rachel J. Goldfarb RACHEL J. GOLDFARB, WSBA #53180 Attorney for Plaintiffs rachel@praediumlawgroup.com FILE ANSWER WITH: Clark County Superior Court 1200 Franklin Street Vancouver, WA 98660 (564) 397-2292 SERVE COPY OF RESPONSE ON: Rachel J. Goldfarb Praedium Law Group, PLLC 1111 Main Street, Suite 416 Vancouver, WA 98660 (360) 583-3381 March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 - 1087730