![]() ![]() The Judges and Clerks of this Court cannot tell you how to try your case. In some cases you may need to seek the advice of an attorney in order to submit your evidence. You must have the maker of any documents in court in order to offer them into evidence. ![]() Estimates of repair bills without the maker present are not accepted. The court will not accept affidavits or letters which are considered “hearsay”. Although the Magistrate Court is a people’s court, it is still required to apply the rules of evidence when proving your case. ![]() (The registered agent is the person who should be served for the corporation.) If you need to verify if a business is incorporated and/or to get the registered agent’s name and address, you need to call the Corporations Listing Office of the Secretary of State, Corporations Division, Phone # 40.Īs plaintiff, you must prove the defendant is indebted to you and for the amount claimed. Remember, you must sue a corporation in the county where it is doing business or is incorporated or, you may sue the corporation in the county where the registered agent is located. If the defendant is incorporated, you must sue the corporation itself, rather than someone who works for the corporation. (Example: John Doe d/b/a John’s Grocery.) You can usually find the exact trade name as it is registered with the Pierce County Superior Court or as it is listed on the business license issued by the county or city. If the defendant owns a business which is not incorporated, and your claim is against the business, you may sue the person and the trade name under which he/she does business in the county where the owner resides (regardless of where the business is located. The person you sue is called the “defendant”. In order for the Court to pass judgment in your case, you have to sue the correct entity (example: person, corporation). Your case may be dismissed if the Court cannot locate you. This is most important because the Court will use this address to send you notice of the date and time when your case will be heard by the Magistrate. In addition, you must put your name, mailing address and telephone number on the claim form. However, you cannot represent someone else if you are not an attorney. You may represent yourself or act as an agent for your corporation or sue on behalf of a minor (if you are the guardian). On this form, you will put the name and address of the person or corporation you are suing, tell the exact amount of money you are suing for and explain why you are suing. The Magistrate Court will give you a claim form to fill out. Community Vision & Joint Comprehensive Plan.Current ’22 Tax Digest & 5 Yr History of Levy.Previous ’21 Tax Digest & 5 Yr History of Levy. ![]()
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