<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 6.5in; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184" class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellPadding=0 width=624> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #f0f0f0; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; BORDER-RIGHT: #f0f0f0; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt" vAlign=top> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">JOHN SMITH,<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR>Plaintiff, <O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">v <O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">BOBBY AJAX and BILLY AJAX,<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR>Defendants.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P></TD> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #f0f0f0; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; BORDER-RIGHT: #f0f0f0; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt" vAlign=top> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">)<BR>)<BR>)<BR>)<BR>)<BR>)<BR>)<BR>)<BR>)<BR>)<BR>)<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P></TD> <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #f0f0f0; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; BORDER-RIGHT: #f0f0f0; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt" vAlign=top> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR>No.<BR><BR>Return Date:<BR><BR>Amount Claimed: $__________<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><BR><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U>SUMMONS</U></B><U><O:P></O:P></U></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">NOTICE!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>YOU HAVE BEEN SUED.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">TO THE DEFENDANT(S):<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A civil Complaint has been filed by the Plaintiff against you for the relief set forth in the Complaint.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">1.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on you, exclusive of the day of service, you must do the following:<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 1.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">a.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">File with the Clerk of this Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written response to the Complaint in accordance with the rules of the Court, with the appropriate filing fee.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 1.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">b.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney whose name is shown below.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">2.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiff and this Court may enter a judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief requested in the Complaint.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; tab-stops: list 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">3.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Issued at the direction of:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 4"> </SPAN>, <O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">CLERK OF COURT</SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 3in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">(Address)<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">___________________________<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </SPAN>By:_________________________________<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Sue M. Daily<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 5"> </SPAN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Attorneys for Defendant/Counter-Claim<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Plaintiff, Third-Party Plaintiff, <O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan" class=MsoEndnoteText align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; LETTER-SPACING: -0.15pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P>
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