Rule 2177 Actions by and Against a Corporation or Similar Entity

When a corporation or similar business entity is part of a lawsuit, the case must be filed using the official legal name of that business. For example, if you are suing a company, you list its full registered name as the defendant, not a nickname or shortened version.

This keeps court records accurate and makes sure the right legal entity is held responsible or is doing the suing. Using the wrong name could cause problems with your case, so it is worth checking the official name of any business before filing.