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.