Capitol Specialty Insurance Corporation v. A Plus Gutters Systems, Inc.
Opinion
trial_court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. CV 23-8507-MWF (RAOx) Date: January 19, 2024 Title Capitol Specialty Insurance Corporation v. A Plus Gutters Systems, Inc., et al
Present: The Honorable: MICHAEL W. FITZGERALD, United States District Judge Rita Sanchez Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder
Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Not Present Not Present
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
On December 5, 2023, Defendant A Plus Gutter Systems (“APGS”) Inc. c/o Israel Tanenbaum, submitted its Answer to Complaint (the “Answer”) for filing. (See Docket No. 17). The Answer reflects that Defendant APGS is proceeding pro se, without counsel.
Individual litigants may represent themselves pro se, but corporations and associations must be represented by a lawyer. See Church of the New Testament v. United States, 783 F.2d 771, 773 (9th Cir. 1986) (unincorporated association); In re Highley, 459 F.2d 554, 555 (9th Cir. 1972) (corporations). In addition, a partner may not represent his or her own interest in a partnership pro se, and a sole shareholder…