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Paragraph 30 Representation

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(1)

A party to a small claim may be represented at the preliminary hearing or at any subsequent hearing of the proceedings by a solicitor or by any other person.

(2)

Where the representative is not a solicitor, the sheriff shall satisfy himself that that person is a suitable person to represent the party at the hearing and that he is authorised to do so.