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Representative Capacity versus Individual Capacity

Although it may seem unnecessarily complicated, the capacity in which a party is named in a suit matters significantly. For example, in what capacity a party is joined frequently arises in the probate litigation context. “Proceeding in a representative capacity is different than proceeding as an individual.” Singer v. Siedband, 138 S.W.3d 750, 755 (Mo….

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