ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF KANAWHA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Civil Action No. 25-M20C-02705 CHARLES E SMITH SR 914 6TH AVE SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177 Plaintiff V. EDWARD MAXWELL 914 SIXTH AVE SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177 Defendant The object of the above entitled action is TO OBTAIN A JUDGMENT FOR MONEY AND OR BACK RENT IN THE PETITION FOR WRONGFUL OCCUPATION FILED. And it appearing by an affidavit filed in this action that AFTER USING DUE DILIGENCE, THE PLAINTIFF WAS UNABLE TO DISCOVER THE RESIDENCE OR WHEREABOUTS OF THE DEFENDANT. THE DEFENDANT WAS NOT SERVED BY THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE DEFENDANT'S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS IS LOCATED OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS AFTER 2 OR MORE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE. It is ordered that EDWARD MAXWELL DO APPEAR FOR A HEARING ON 12/15/2025 AT 9:30AM. whose address is JUDICIAL BUILDING, 111 Court St., Charleston, WV 25301, an answer or other defense to the complaint filed in this action on or before 12/15/2025 AT 9:30AM, otherwise judgment by default will be taken against EDWARD MAXWELL at any time thereafter. A copy of said complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office. Entered by the Clerk of said Court 11/14/25 Allison Brown Magistrate Court Clerk LC-376260 11-18,25;2025