Small Claims - When do i have to give notice of representation if litigant in person

DomSantiago

Junior Member

Joined: Sep 2020

Posts: 3
- Share
- Tweet
#1

Small Claims - When do i have to give notice of representation if litigant in person

22nd February 2021, 18:07:PM

I have a small claims hearing coming up. I have a question please which I cannot seem to find answers for on CPR.

I am a litigant in person against another litigant in person.
When do I have to give the courts/ respondent notice that I am being represented by a solicitor at the hearing?

Kind regards

Tags: None
EnglandPi

Senior Member

Joined: Mar 2021

Posts: 674
- Share
- Tweet
#2

2nd March 2021, 22:56:PM

If you are represented by a solicitor at the hearing you are no longer a litigant in person. Litigant in person means someone representing themselves in person. You don’t have to inform anyone that you are being represented by a solicitor you just turn up on the day with your solicitor but you cannot claim your solicitor’s costs from the other party even if you win your case, you will have to pay your solicitor yourself.
Comment

Previous Next

LegalBeagles Group uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to create a secure and effective website. By using this website, you are consenting to such use.To find out more and learn how to manage cookies please read our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

If you would like to opt in, or out, of receiving news and marketing from LegalBeagles Group Ltd you can amend your settings at any time here.

If you would like to cancel your registration please Contact Us. We will delete your user details on request, however, any previously posted user content will remain on the site with your username removed and 'Guest' inserted.

1 of 2 < >

SHORTCUTS

First Steps
Check dates
Income/Expenditure
Acknowledge Claim
CCA Request
CPR 31.14 Request
Subject Access Request Letter
Example Defence
Set Aside Application
Directions Questionnaire

If you received a court claim and would like some help and support dealing with it, please read the first steps and make a new thread in the forum with as much information as you can.

NOTE: If you receive a court claim note these dates in your calendar ...
Acknowledge Claim - within 14 days from Service

Defend Claim - within 28 days from Service (IF you acknowledged in time)

If you fail to Acknowledge the claim you may have a default judgment awarded against you, likewise, if you fail to enter your defence within 28 days from Service.

We now feature a number of specialist consumer credit debt solicitors on our sister site, JustBeagle.com
If your case is over Â£10,000 or particularly complex it may be worth a chat with a solicitor, often they will be able to help on a fixed fee or CFA (no win, no fee) basis.

2 of 2 < >

Support LegalBeagles

LegalBeagles is a free forum, founded in May 2007, providing legal guidance and support to consumers and SME's across a range of legal areas.

Create a Thread

See less

Small Claims - When do i have to give notice of representation if litigant in person