The court considered a motion by Goldentrust Development Inc. for leave to have its principal, Peng Zhang, represent the corporation in ongoing litigation.
The motion was opposed by the defendants, Zhiming Chen and Yi Niao Li.
The court reviewed the history of the litigation, the requirements for corporate representation by non-lawyers, and the evidence of Goldentrust’s financial circumstances.
The court denied the motion, finding that Goldentrust failed to prove impecuniosity and that Mr. Zhang’s conduct and evidence did not support granting leave for non-lawyer representation.
The court also addressed costs and set a process for further submissions if the parties could not agree.
