Unauthorized practice of law in Missouri Small Claims Court

[BBSTCMO]

What is the name of your state? Missouri

If I am a plaintiff in a Missouri small claims court facing a corporate defendant, must defendant be represented by an attorney as in regular court? If it appears by other than an attorney, can I ask for a default judgment for failure to appear?

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: If I am a plaintiff in a Missouri small claims court facing a corporate defendant, must defendant be represented by an attorney as in regular court?

A: Yes.


Q: If it appeasr by other than an attorney, can I ask for a default judgment for failure to appear?

A: Yes.

 

[Zigner]

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