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Old Nov 4, 2023 | 6:26 am
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
So I’ve always been under the impression that in Small Claims Court, you can only sue for actual monetary damages and you can’t hire a lawyer. According to USA Today, the plaintiff here was awarded miles (non-monetary), money for emotional distress (not damages, I don’t think), and AA hired a lawyer.
I guess the rules vary by jurisdiction?
In most if not all jurisdictions, corporations cannot represent themselves and must have counsel, even in Small Claims Court.
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