STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Horry IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE Fifteenth Judicial Circuit JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A NO.: 2026-CP-26-04960 SUMMONS John Mark Ousley, Plaintiff, vs. Joseph W. Thomas, or his heirs or others claiming by or through him, Defendant. TO: Joseph W. Thomas, or his heirs or others claiming by or through him, DEFENDANT YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is served upon you along with this Summons. You must serve a copy of your Answer to the attached Complaint upon Gregory R. Weathers, Esq. at his office, located at 44 Business Center Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, within thirty (30) days after you receive service of this Summons and Complaint, not including the day upon which you receive service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time described above, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Respectfully submitted, Weathers Law Firm, LLC, Gregory R. Weathers, Esq. Bar # 72650 44 Business Center Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Phone: 843-237-9550 Email: greg@weatherslaw.org ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF IPL0364017 Aug 9,16,23 2026