QUESTION
Hello, Does a civil lawsuit have any weight if you are being sued and the plantiff listed isn't your correct/legal name?
Asked on Jan 28th, 2014 on Civil Litigation - Arizona
More details to this question:
I was served the complaint and have answered the complaint. However, I am wondering if I should continue in the civil suit. The complaint is addressed to my nickname not my legal name. I do realize that if I do not appear in court, a judgment could be filed against that name. However, I am wondering if there is any legal recourse due to the fact the suit is not against my legal name? BTW, this is a case where an accident occurred and the suit is stating that I am negligent. They are wanting to obtain $20,000.00. Thank you.
1 ANSWER
I am not familiar with Arizona law, but in the jurisdictions in which I practice, an irregularity or typo in the name of a party does not affect the validity of a judgment, especially if the misnamed party has appeared in the lawsuit.
Answered on Jan 28th, 2014 at 12:50 PM