STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF LANCASTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No: 2026-CP-29-00456 SUMMONS (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) Gracie Birchfield, Plaintiff, vs. Darrell Lewis, Defendant. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO ANSWER the Summons and Complaint in this action, herewith of which a copy is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to said Summons and Complaint on the subscriber at his office at 212 East Black Street, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; if you fail to answer the Summons and Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff(s) in this action will apply to the Court for judgment by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. By: s/ Ben P. Leader, Ben P. Leader, SC Bar No. 101547, bleader@elrodpope.com, 212 East Black Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730, P.O. Box 11091, Rock Hill, SC 29731, (803) 324-7574, ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF. IPL0358450 Jul 22,29,Aug 5 2026