# Act of Sederunt (Small Claim Rules) 2002, Paragraph 2.1: Representation


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/133/schedule/1/paragraph/2.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-small-claim-rules-2002/schedule-1/paragraph-2.1
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