Wyoming Financial Group, Inc. v. Sheri Smith, Donte Powell, Dane Devogelaere, Harrishana Aleena Griffin, Bank of America N.A., JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A., and BMO Bank N.A.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed Wyoming Financial Group, Inc.'s action without prejudice because the corporation was proceeding without licensed counsel. The court allowed 30 days from the order's date for the corporation to retain counsel.

Holdings

1. A corporation cannot proceed pro se in federal court and must appear through a licensed attorney.

Questions Presented

1. Whether a corporation may prosecute an action in federal court without appearing through a licensed attorney.
2. Whether the action should be dismissed without prejudice and with an opportunity for the corporation to retain counsel.

Disposition

dismissed