# Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Bankruptcy Rules) 2016, Rule 4.1: Representation and support

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(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2016/313/rule/4.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-sheriff-court-bankruptcy-rules-2016/rule-4.1
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