Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri
small claims court
If a person is being sued and summoned to small claims court court, can they appoint someone other than an attorney to represent them?
Asked on 4/16/04, 11:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt
Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC
Re: small claims court
In a word: no. Only an attorney may represent a third person in court. You can bring any witnesses you like, and people who are aware of the facts, but if someone wants to "represent" you, they have to be an attorney.
Answered on 4/19/04, 9:21 am
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