Form of order of publication. 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. ________ Judge. (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 515, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 13-339. 1973 Ed., § 13-339. Section References This section is referenced in § 13-340.
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