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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
An order of publication shall be in the following or an equivalent form:
United States District Court for the District of Columbia. AB, plaintiff, | ||
versus | In ________. | No. ________ |
CD, defendant. |
The object of this action is to (state it briefly).
On motion of the plaintiff, it is this ___ day of ___, A.D. ___, ordered that the defendant cause his appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in cause of default.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division II. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 13-339. Form of order of publication. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-ii-judiciary-and-judicial-procedure/dc-code-sect-13-339/
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