Opinion
Civil Action No. 08-cv-02069-ZLW-KLM.
October 29, 2008
ORDER
The matter before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion To Strike Answer Of Brown's Palace LLC. Plaintiff filed its Complaint in this action on September 25, 2008. On October 14, 2008, Defendant filed a purported Answer to the Complaint; however, the Answer is signed by Sunjia Brown, who is not a licensed attorney. A corporation, including a limited liability corporation, cannot appear pro se; it must be represented by an attorney. Absent prompt appearance by an attorney on the corporation's behalf, pleadings may be stricken and default judgment or other sanctions may be imposed against the corporation. Accordingly, it is
See Harrison v. Wahatoyas, LLC, 253 F.3d 552, 556 (10th Cir. 2001).
See D.C.COLO.LCivR 83.3D.
ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion To Strike Answer Of Brown's Palace LLC (Doc. No. 6) is granted. It is
FURTHER ORDERED that the Answer filed October 14, 2008 (Doc. No. 5) is stricken. It is
FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall retain an attorney and thereafter file an Answer on or before December 1, 2008. Absent an appearance by an attorney on Defendant's behalf by December 1, 2008, default judgment may be imposed against Defendant. The Court is attaching a list of attorney services which may be of assistance.