City Court of Port Allen
P.O. Box 93
Port Allen, LA. 70767
(225) 346-4702
info@portallencitycourt.com
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WHO MAY SUE IN THE CITY COURT OF PORT ALLEN?
Any individual acting in his own behalf who is 18 years of age or
older may sue in the City Court of Port Allen. The person who files
the suit is called the "PLANTIFF". A minor may sue only through a
parent or guardian.
A partnership, corporation or other legal entity may file suit
without an attorney for most claims not exceeding two thousand
dollars ($2,000).
WHO MAY BE SUED IN THE CITY COURT OF PORT ALLEN
The person or company being sued may be an individual, a sole
proprietor, a partnership, a corporation or an unincorporated
association such as a club or association. The person being sued is
one "DEFENDANT". In some cases there may be more than
one defendant. It is important that you properly identify and sue the
person or company who has caused you damage or injury.
For your suit to be filed in the proper "venue", the following
general guidelines apply:
- If the defendant is an individual, his "domicile" (usually
synonymous with "residence") should be within Ward III of
West Baton Rouge. Ward III is the area bounded on the South
by Emily Drive, on the North by Rosedale Road Road, East by the
Mississippi River and west by the Iberville Parish line.
- If the defendant is a corporation, it's "registered office" should
be located within Ward III of West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
(for this information, check with the Louisiana Secretary of
State, Corporation Division, phone (225) 925-4704).
- If the defendant is an unincorporated association, its principal
business establishment should be located within Ward III of
West Baton Rouge.
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