Court representation litigant in person

[Dennis01]

Hello, As LiP, my questino is can I represent my self in court and question the Defence witnesses or do I have to seek a legal representative to do this for me. (if so I'm snookered and have a feeling it's going to be thrown out of court) Also, what happens if it get struck off, do I pay all of the legal fees the defence has racked up so far? (approx 40k)

[Pezza54]

Yes you can represent yourself at any hearing
At the hearing a LIP must not fall into the trap of emotional bias. He or she should keep calm, take deep breaths in between verbal statements and present their statement of case effectively
Have questions prepared to cross examine the other party and make clear notes of their answers.
Reading your previous posts you have put a lot of time and effort into your claim
Why are you now not so confident?
Have you considered insurance to cover the defendant's legal costs in the event you lose in court? This has to be worth enquiring about to find out the premium cost and exclusions/conditions/excess

[PallasAthena]

atticus has advised you on your previous threads.. Look at the link in the footer line of his posts which takes you to the guidance for LiPs in court. Chapter 16 in it deals with what happens at the trial itself.

[islandgirl]

If it is DV you cannot question the alleged victim - the court appoints someone

[Dennis01]

If it is DV you cannot question the alleged victim - the court appoints someone

I'm not sure what DV is?

[Dennis01]

Yes you can represent yourself at any hearing
At the hearing a LIP must not fall into the trap of emotional bias. He or she should keep calm, take deep breaths in between verbal statements and present their statement of case effectively
Have questions prepared to cross examine the other party and make clear notes of their answers.
Reading your previous posts you have put a lot of time and effort into your claim
Why are you now not so confident?
Have you considered insurance to cover the defendant's legal costs in the event you lose in court? This has to be worth enquiring about to find out the premium cost and exclusions/conditions/excess

The legal team are saying I have not adhered to the CPR rules, ie my witness statements not being in on time, when I had emailed them, they were accepted by the Paralegal then rejected when the main solicitor was back in the office on the Monday. I should have been told on the Friday and I could have couriered them down to them.
They are going for a strike out on their Skeleton Argument statement.

[islandgirl]

DV = domestic violence

[Pezza54]

Are you saying the claimant's legal team have refused to accept emails and in particular emailed documents?
Don't be bullied by the solicitor. The paralegal, an employee of the firm, accepted your emailed witness statement which was sent within the deadline
If the solicitor makes an application for strike out, the court should give you the chance to respond

Please read the article at www.hallellis.co.uk/strike-out-applications/

A party facing the prospect of their statement of case being struck out must be given the chance to respond orally