Rule 4.1 Representation and supportI1

Scotland

(1)

A natural person who is a party to proceedings may appear and act on the party’s own behalf.

(2)

A party who appears and acts on the party’s own behalf 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)

an authorised person (see rule 4.3).

(4)

A party who is a natural person may also be represented by a lay representative (see rule 4.4).

(5)

A lay supporter (see rule 4.6) may assist a party litigant with the conduct of any proceedings.

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