Practice question
At a small-claims hearing, the court finds that a party cannot properly present her claim and needs help. She consents to assistance by a nonlawyer. Under Rule IV, Section 18, which is correct?
- The court must refuse every form of assistance
- The court may, in its discretion, allow another nonlawyer individual to assist her
- The assistant automatically becomes a lawyer for the case
- The party may compel appointment of any attorney despite the no-attorney rule
- The assistant may take over without the party’s consent
Legal references
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/assets/pdf/journals/Collation_and_Codification_of_SC_Issuance_DIGITAL.pdf — A.M. 08-8-7-SC, March 1, 2022, Rules on Expedited Procedures in the First Level Courts, Rule IV, Sections 17–18, printed pages 2035–2036.
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