Rule 4.1 Representation and supportF1I1
Scotland
(1)
A natural person who is a party to proceedings may appear and act on that party’s behalf.
(2)
That person is to be known as a party litigant.
(3)
A party may be represented in any proceedings by—
(a)
a legal representative (see rule 4.2); or
(b)
a lay representative (see rule 4.3).
(4)
A lay supporter (see rule 4.5) may assist a party litigant with the conduct of any proceedings.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Rules revoked (with saving in rule 34.3) (6.1.2022) by Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Appeal Court Rules) 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/468), rules 1.1(2), 34.1 (with rules 1.2, 34.3)
Commencement
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Rule 4.1 in force at 1.1.2016, see rule 1.1(2)