Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan
In Michigan's District Court I have been sued in a civil matter and a judgement has been awarded the Plaintiff who is a Michigan Corporation. In the beginning I was sued in small claims court and the plaintiff was represented by an employee of the Corporation. I asked the court to move the matter to District Court and that was done. The District Court found in favor of the Plaintiff. My question is : Is an employee of the Corporation allowed to represent the Corporation in this matter?? I know that an individual can reprsent themselves but I would think there is some rule as to who may represent a Corporation. Should it not be an officer of the Corporation, or can any employee appear on behalf of the Corporation??
2 Answers from Attorneys
Other than in small claims court, a corporation must be represented by an attorney. This is by statute. Tim Klisz kliszlaw.com
If the person representing the corporation was not an attorney, you may have good grounds for appeal. However, the appeal may go nowhere because in reality, you were not prejudiced by the fact that the person was essentially practicing law without a license. However, the person mahy have been an attorney.
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