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Paragraph 2.1 Representation

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

A party may be represented by an advocate, solicitor or, subject to paragraph (3), an authorised lay representative.

(2)

An authorised lay representative may in representing a party do everything for the preparation and conduct of a small claim as may be done by an individual conducting his own claim.

(3)

If the sheriff finds that the authorised lay representative is–

(a)

not a suitable person to represent the party; or

(b)

not in fact authorised to do so,

that person must cease to represent the party.