Listing Plaintiffs In Utah

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Do I have to have my boyfriend listed as a plaintiff in small claims or can I just put him as a witness?
Hello ****. It depends on the nature of the claim. If your boyfriend is directly involved in the issue, he could be a co-plaintiff. If he's merely a witness to events, then he could be listed as such. Could you please tell me in which country or state this matter is taking place as the rules can vary?
Riverton Utah
In Utah, typically:
- If your boyfriend is directly involved in the legal dispute, he should be a co-plaintiff.
- If he's just a witness, he can be listed as such.
Please consult with a local attorney for specific guidance.
We’ve both been dealing with a repair company to fix our vehicle.
Given your situation in Utah:
- If both of you paid for the repairs, then both should be listed as plaintiffs.
- If only one of you paid, that person should be the plaintiff, while the other can be a witness.
Okay, thanks for the information. We both paid for the repairs.
In that case, in Utah, you should both be listed as plaintiffs in the small claims suit. This reflects that you both have a stake in the outcome. Please consult with a local attorney to ensure this is the best course of action.
They used a credit service that only his mother could qualify for credit. She is the one that paid. But that was her only roll. She was not dealing with the repair shop. And didn’t know or understand anything that has happened. The failed repairs. Does that mean she needs to be listed?
In Utah:
- If his mother paid and wants to recover the money, she should be listed as a plaintiff.
- If she doesn't want to be involved, she doesn't necessarily have to be.
Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
She doesn’t want to be involved. But than how do we recover the money?
In Utah:
- If she doesn't want to be involved, you and your boyfriend can be plaintiffs if you can prove that you were acting on her behalf.
- You need to consult a local attorney for specific advice.
How do I prove we are acting on her behalf? A signed affidavit from her notarized?
Yes, a notarized affidavit from her stating that you acted on her behalf could serve as proof. This should specify the role you played. However, consult a local attorney to ensure this is the correct course of action in Utah.
When we file the papers with the courts do we all have yo be there to sign the papers or can we sign in advance and one be present?
In Utah:
- It's possible to sign the papers in advance and have one person file them.
- All parties should be present on the court date unless given permission otherwise.
Always consult a local attorney for specific information.