Summons issued for quiet title action in Yakima County.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Yakima
- Address
- Yakima, WA · 6 filings
- Case #
- 26-2-00646-39
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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 gather any necessary documents.
- 3
File Your Answer
File your response with the Yakima County Superior Court by April 25, 2026.
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Contact an Attorney
Consider consulting with an attorney for legal advice regarding your case.
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 60 days from the first publication date to respond.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- If you fail to respond, a judgment may be entered against you.
- Where can I find the legal complaint?
- The complaint is filed with the clerk of the Superior Court in Yakima County.
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Full Notice Text
Summons by PublicationIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FORYAKIMA COUNTYNo. 26-2-00646-39SUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONJOHN D. PALMER Plaintiff,V.ROBERT L. SMART AND MARY ANN SMART, husband and wife; RONALD D. ISAKSON AND CONSTANCE ISAKSON, husband and wife; JAMES D. GATES AND JUDITH GATES, husband and wife; F. REAVIS AND K. REAVIS; all their heirs and assigns and any other unknown party claiming right, title, or interest in the subject property. Defendants.TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED, You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 25th day of February, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, John D. Palmer, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, John D. Palmer, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgement will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.The object of this action is to quiet title in the Plaintiff's real estate in Yakima County, Washington, legally described as follows:The NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 27, Township 13 N. Range 16 E.W.M, Situate in Yakima County, Washington.Assessor's Tax Parcel No. 161327-32002This Summons is issued pursuant to RCW 4.28.100 and Superior Court Civil Rule 4.1 of the State of Washington.Dated this 20 day of February, 2026./s/ TIMOTHY D. ALLEN (WSBA#60072)TDA Law Firm, PLLC, Attorney for the PlaintiffP.O. Box 9155; Yakima, WA 98909509-902-0778Published: The Grandview HeraldPublished: March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026 and April 1 and 8, 2026