Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
Small Claims Court
Can a corporation be a defendant in small claims court. I have heard that it has to be individuals for small claims court to apply.
Asked on 1/30/08, 9:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Nima Taradji
Taradji Law Offices
Re: Small Claims Court
Yes--a corporation can be a defendant in small claims court. Also, a corporation can only be represented by an attorney -- individual shareholders or present or such cannot represent a corporation.
I hope this helps,
Taradji Law Offices
Answered on 1/31/08, 10:18 am