Self Representation Help

[mechjerk]

I'm due to go to the tribunal on Wednesday and unsure on two points.

When referring to myself do I call myself "me", the claimant, Mr Smith?

Also I'll need to give evidence clearly I can't question myself, how does that work?

[Openlaw15]

Re: Self Representation Help

I'm due to go to the tribunal on Wednesday and unsure on two points.

"When referring to myself do I call myself "me", the claimant, Mr Smith?"

The claimant is when another refers to you, if you were the claimant. If you're there in person, just say "I" or 'me' or 'self' as you should be speaking in the first person. I believe you refer to the other whom the claim is against as opponent, or employer (if it's an employer). The tribunal for that matter knows you're the claimant.

Also I'll need to give evidence clearly I can't question myself, how does that work?

Explain the underlined, please.

[mechjerk]

Re: Self Representation Help

When I give my evidence, if I had a solicitor they would ask questions, but I can't do this to myself.

[Openlaw15]

Re: Self Representation Help

When I give my evidence, if I had a solicitor they would ask questions, but I can't do this to myself.

Ok how about some details of the facts, and your ideal questions to ask?

[Amethyst]

Re: Self Representation Help

When referring to yourself just say 'I'

When you are self repp'd the judge often asks a few q's but otherwise it is up to you to make sure you get everything you can without having to be asked xxx

[nemesis45]

Re: Self Representation Help

Stick to what Amethyst has said an you will be ok.

A bullet pointed crib sheet or skeleton argument is useful.

nem