Susan Mills,a sole proprietor,operates her bakery under the name Susan's Sweets.If she were sued by a creditor,the creditor would address his complaint to:
A)Susan Mills or Susan's Sweets.
B)Susan's Sweets.
C)Susan Mills.
D)Susan Mills,doing business as Susan's Sweets.

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Many sole proprietorships have trade names.For example,Caryl Stanley may operate her bagel shop under the name Caryl's Bagel Shop.Caryl would be required to file the trade name under a state statute requiring the registration of fictitious business names.If she were sued by a creditor,the creditor would address his complaint to "Caryl Stanley,doing business as Caryl's Bagel Shop."

Susan Mills,a Sole Proprietor,operates Her Bakery Under the Name Susan's