Whom May Sue You

Any natural person, association, partnership, or corporation may be sued.  Depending on the circumstances, a minor may be sued by suing either the minor or both the minor and the parent or guardian.  The person being sued is generally called the Defendant.

• If you are suing a sole proprietorship (for example, John Doe owns ABC Auto parts and does business under the assumed name of ABC Auto Parts), sue John Doe individually and doing business as (dba) ABC Auto Parts.  If you do not know the name of the owner of a sole proprietorship, the name can be obtained by going in person to the Assumed Names section of the County Courthouse.  The telephone number to the Assumed Names section is (210) 335-2223.
• If you are suing a corporation (for example, ABC Auto Parts is in reality ABC Auto Parts, INC., a Texas Corporation) you must sue the corporation and serve either its registered agent or an officer of the corporation (i.e. the president or vice-president).  The name and address of a corporation's registered agent can be obtained by calling the office of the Secretary of State for the State of  Texas in Austin, Texas at (5121) 463-5701.  The address on the Statement of Claim for the defendant must be the address of the person being served.