Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Parties – Firm Name – Legal Nature of Firm Name as Mere Expression for Convenience

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A firm name is not a legal entity—it is a mere expression of convenience for litigation purposes. The firm has no separate existence apart from its partners. Under the rules of court, the firm name may be used for suing or being sued as a…

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