Can the other side bring a lawyer to small claims court in Montana?
Answered for: Montana
A party may not be represented by an attorney unless all parties are represented by an attorney in a small claims court. (3) (a) Individuals may represent themselves in a small claims court. (b) A partnership may be represented by a partner or one of its employees. (c) A union may be represented by a union member or union employee. (d) A corporation may be represented by one of its directors, officers, or employees.
This is the provision Montana uses on attorneys in small claims. The words above are the section itself.
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