Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Parties – Business Names – Rule Permitting Suit Against Business Name Intended to Prevent Concealment

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The rule permitting suit against a business name is designed to prevent concealment. Individuals trading under unregistered business names may be concealing their identity. The rule allows suing them in the business name without first ascertaining the real name. This obviates obstacles to litigation. The…

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