What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CALIFORNIA
I am filing suit against an auto repair shop. I have already reported them to the BAR and they closed my case (even stating they have broken some of the Auto Repair Act) So now it is time I file in small claims. However I am having problems identifying who I should put as the defendant. In our county - REPAIR SHOP XYZ's owner is BUSINESS ABC INC. . When I go to the CA Secretary of State business name search, I see that the BUSINESS ABC INC. is owned by JOHN DOE. Should I be selecting "Individual DBA" (And sue JOHN DOE DBA BUSINESS ABC Inc.) or "Corporation DBA." (BUSINESS ABC INC. DBA REPAIR SHOP XYZ's) I had the work done at REPAIR SHOP XYZ by JOHN DOE. So I am a bit confused as to which option to choose from. Thanks ahead of time for any help I can get.
Thanks!
I am filing suit against an auto repair shop. I have already reported them to the BAR and they closed my case (even stating they have broken some of the Auto Repair Act) So now it is time I file in small claims. However I am having problems identifying who I should put as the defendant. In our county - REPAIR SHOP XYZ's owner is BUSINESS ABC INC. . When I go to the CA Secretary of State business name search, I see that the BUSINESS ABC INC. is owned by JOHN DOE. Should I be selecting "Individual DBA" (And sue JOHN DOE DBA BUSINESS ABC Inc.) or "Corporation DBA." (BUSINESS ABC INC. DBA REPAIR SHOP XYZ's) I had the work done at REPAIR SHOP XYZ by JOHN DOE. So I am a bit confused as to which option to choose from. Thanks ahead of time for any help I can get.
Thanks!