A lawsuit has been filed against you; respond within 20 days to avoid default judgment.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Yakima
- Case #
- 26-2-01094-39
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What to do next
- 1
Respond to the Summons
Prepare your written defense and serve it within 20 days of receiving the summons.
- 2
Contact an Attorney
Seek legal advice promptly to ensure your response is filed on time.
- 3
File a Demand
If desired, submit a written demand for the plaintiff to file the lawsuit within 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I do if I receive a summons?
- You must respond in writing within 20 days to avoid a default judgment.
- How can I respond to the complaint?
- State your defense in writing and serve a copy to the plaintiff's attorney.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- A default judgment may be entered against you, granting the plaintiff their claims.
- Can I demand the plaintiff file the lawsuit?
- Yes, you can demand in writing, and they must file within 14 days.
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Full Notice Text
Summons by PublicationSUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF YAKIMA No. 26-2-01094-39SUMMONS (SM)JEREMY RONGER LLOYD JENSEN Plaintiff,V.HOWARD LEE HOGAN; AND IF DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ANY OF THE ABOVE PERSONS; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LEIN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants.TO THE DEFENDANTS, A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled court by Plaintiff abovenamed. Plaintiff's claims are stated in the written complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense in writing and serve a copy upon the person signing this Summons within 20 days after the service of this Summons, excluding the day of service, or a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff are entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before a default judgment may be entered. You may demand that the Plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing this Summons. Within 14 days after you serve the demand, the Plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this Summons and Complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. Dated this 6 day of April 2026.Submitted by:SKYVIEW LAW/s/ Shane B. Smith, WSBA No. 55456Attorney for Plaintiffshanesmith@skyviewlaw.com3911 Castlevale Rd., Suite 107; Yakima, WA 98902(509) 638-0550Published: The Grandview HeraldPublished: April 15, 22, and 29, 2026 and May 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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