Q: If a corporation is sued by an individual from another state, can the court hearings be held in the state where corporat
The corporation is in NC and the individual is in MO who filed the claim. The corporation received a summons to appear in court in MO. Shouldn't the case be filed in NC?
A: Its impossible to answer this question without additional information. Corporations are not entitled to have all actions filed against them to be filed in their home state. It will depend on the written contract, if there is one, the type of claim and other factual considerations. You should certainly consult with attorney to determine the best response, but do not ignore it.
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