Small claims court procedure

[dorset77]

Hello to all ,
A very simple question ( I hope ) . A good friend has is taking a garage to court and the other person entered a defence document. My friend
has quite severe dyslexia and the stress of the initial hearing he could not get his points over in a clear way .
Is he allowed to ask his brother to speak for him and if it is allowed ? And how does he inform the court ?.
Yes it is the same garage that I posted about a few weeks ago. My case is now with the court , I am just helping out another "victim".

Thanks again to all again who replied to my earlier question , I managed to get the strike off suspended for 9 months to allow nature to take its course.

[echat11]

'initial hearing', do mean 'mediation'?

[dorset77]

'initial hearing', do mean 'mediation'?

Hi thanks , no mediation long ago , he was awarded by default initially but the defendant claimed that he never received paper work so it all got restarted . My friend attended the initial ( phone link) but he froze up. Even though he had little to do as the no show went in his favour. But now he is in panic mode about the new hearing and feels he needs someone to speak for him.

[echat11]

I would email the court, explain the situation, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be possible. The important thing is to let the court know what's going on, make sure they confirm in writing that's it's o.k.

Have a read -

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/la...-or-barrister/

[des8]

The Lay Representatives (Rights of Audience) Order 1992 allows for a lay person to represent the litigant in person as long as both are present.

Write to the court advising that the claimant will be represented by Mr XYZ as allowed for by the Order.
It improves the chances of the court not being awkward if you explain the reason, and that the lay representative is doing it because of brotherly regard and is not being remunerated

[echat11]

The Lay Representatives (Rights of Audience) Order 1992 allows for a lay person to represent the litigant in person as long as both are present.

Write to the court advising that the claimant will be represented by Mr XYZ as allowed for by the Order.
It improves the chances of the court not being awkward if you explain the reason, and that the lay representative is doing it because of brotherly regard and is not being remunerated

Thank you.

[dorset77]

Thank you.

Again some nice advice o this forum