Handy Andy, Inc. v. Ruiz

FEDERICO G. HINOJOSA, Jr., Justice,

dissenting.

The majority holds that a notary public may file an answer on behalf of a corporation. I disagree and respectfully dissent.

Tex.R.Civ.P. 7 states that “any party to a suit may appear and prosecute or defend his rights therein, either in person or by an attorney of the court.” However, it has long been held that Rule 7 applies only to individuals and not corporations. Globe Leasing, Inc. v. Engine Supply & Machine Serv., 437 S.W.2d 43, 45 (Tex.Civ.App. — Houston [1st Dist.] 1969, no writ). Only licensed attorneys may practice law. Id A corporation…