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Can a corporation represent itself in civil court.
Asked on Jun 18th, 2012 on Business Law - Rhode Island
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This is a collections case. I represent the plaintiff. The defendant corporation has responded, pro se. I am new at this. My client wants me to file an objection, citing the pro se rule. Can anyone tell me exactly what that is and if I have the right to ask for summary judgment since there was not a legally proper answer to the complaint within the alloted time limit?
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With great respect, I am surprised. In your code of civil procedure there will be a provision requiring a corporation to appear through counsel (except, normally in Small Claims Court.) Your motion would be to strike the answer and enter a Default for failure to answer in a timely manner, not Summary Judgment. Then set a default prove-up date to obtain your judgment.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2012 at 1:13 PM
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What do you mean that you "represent" the plaintiff? Only an attorney can "represent" the plaintiff. As a general matter, a corporate plaintiff cannot appear in court on a pro se (unrepresented) basis.
Answered on Jun 18th, 2012 at 1:40 PM