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In Indiana, can I represent my grandparents in a small claims court if they are out of the state during the time court will be?Thank you.

Answered 3 years and 4 months ago by attorney Melinda O'Dell   |   1 Answer
Hello: Small claims courts each have their own set of rules that you and your grandparents should review ASAP.  Most of them are available online and you can start on the in.gov site.  Small claims work a little differently than general trial courts so it is important to know their process.   I would imagine that unless you are an attorney you probably will not be able to represent them.  There is a legal term called "standing" that applies here - you are not the one injured so you have no standing.  If your grandparents are not able to do this themselves, I suggest contacting a local legal aid clinic or the law school clinic in your area.  You can help them prepare their case, but they must appear for it unless there's something in your small claims rules that says otherwise.  That said, understand that small claims courts are used to non-attorneys representing themselves and will likely be patient about presenting the case.   Your grandparents may also want to contact the BBB and the consumer division of the Attorney General's office to see if they can get any help there.  Good luck.... Read More
Hello: Small claims courts each have their own set of rules that you and your grandparents should review ASAP.  Most of them are available... Read More

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