R. G. Hobelmann & Co. v. United States

Newman, Judge:

When this case was called for trial at the port of Baltimore, Maryland on April 15, 1969, there was no appearance on behalf of the plaintiff corporation. Accordingly the Government moved to dismiss the protest for lack of prosecution, which the court granted. Plaintiff, which is unrepresented by counsel, has now moved this court for an order granting a rehearing.

Defendant has filed a vigorous opposition. Quite apart from the merits of the motion, defendant contends that plaintiff’s application must be denied, since only an attorney may appear on behalf of a corporation. Plence…