Mohammad v. Gibraltar Transmissions

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph M. O’Donnell, J.

There does not appear to be any previous determination, or rule, or comment to determine the question of whether a corporate defendant may, in a small claims action, implead an additional defendant per subdivision (i) of section 3935.28 of the Suffolk County District Court Rules (22 NYCRR 3935.28 [i]).

Small claims is unavailable to a corporation as a plaintiff. (UDCA, § 1809, subd 1.) It may appear as a defendant by counsel (CPLR 321) or in certain circumstances, without counsel (UDCA, § 1809, subd 2).

Corporate status carries with it restrictions as…