Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
foreign limited partnership not registered in CA
Can a foreign limited partnership not registered in California with the Secretary of State which owns property, renting it to a tenant file an answer and defend a law suit in California Superior Court?
Asked on 1/01/09, 11:33 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sam Stamas
Law Office of Samuel G. Stamas
Re: foreign limited partnership not registered in CA
Unless my practice guide is wrong, the foreign corporation can defend, but not maintain a lawsuit in California without proper registration.
Answered on 1/02/09, 1:24 pm
Robert Mccoy
Law Office Of Robert McCoy
Re: foreign limited partnership not registered in CA
After it registers and pays the registration fee, yes. If it does not register, it will be precluded from defending the case.
Answered on 1/01/09, 3:34 pm