Who may be sued in Ruston City Court?
The person or company being sued may be an individual, a sole proprietor, a partnership, a corporation or an incorporated association such as a club or association. The person being sued is called “defendant.” In come 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 Lincoln Parish, LA). • If the defendant is a corporation, its “registered office” should be located within Lincoln Parish, LA (for this information, check with the Louisiana Secretary of State, Corporation Division, phone 225-925-4704.) • If the defendant is an incorporated association, its principle business establishment should be located with Lincoln Parish, LA.
