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May A Corporation Act As Its Own Attorney, Timothy G. Cotner
May A Corporation Act As Its Own Attorney, Timothy G. Cotner
Cleveland State Law Review
The question involved here is the right of a "person," not an attorney, to bring action or defend in a court of law. If a natural person may represent himself, why cannot a corporation choose to represent itself in court without the aid of an attorney? The question is posed with the thought in mind that in the eyes of the law a corporation is a legal entity and, therefore, should be permitted to appear in state and federal courts solely through the representation of an agent. This kind of a court appearance, whether by a natural person or by …
Actions By A Sole Stockholder Of A Corporation, Julius E. Kovacs
Actions By A Sole Stockholder Of A Corporation, Julius E. Kovacs
Cleveland State Law Review
The law regarding sole shareholders' actions appears to be very clear. In most cases the corporate wrong can only be redressed by the corporation itself and in the corporate name. The few exceptions appear to have been allowed in good conscience by courts of equity, with each case being decided on its own merits. While other areas of the law are constantly changing, the law with respect to sole shareholders' actions has remained stable, with no indications that any changes will take place in the immediate future.