NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Case No. 25CV000832-590 Zhi Yuan Liang v. Phillip Dinh Tran To: Phillip Dinh Tran, Defendant: Take notice that a complaint seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is monetary damages for breach of contract. You are required to make defense to such complaint not later than August 30, 2025, by filing an answer with the Clerk of Superior Court, Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 E 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 01st day of August, 2025. Ray Ashburg AVONTIS 112 S. Tryon Street, STE 809, Charlotte, NC, 28284 IPL0259260 Aug 1,8,15 2025