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Defendant for the deceased in a small claim hearing - help!

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OHRoadwarrior

Senior Member
You cannot sue a dead person. You can only enforce a claim against their estate. If the debt is not already proven (a credit card, loan etc) motion the court dismiss the action as the individual cannot defend themselves against the claim as they are deceased.
 

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