Practice question
A minor attends a katarungang pambarangay proceeding with a nonlawyer parent for assistance. Does Section 415 expressly permit that form of assistance?
- No, assistance is prohibited even for minors
- No, only hired lawyers may assist minors
- No, next-of-kin must be lawyers
- No, parents can never be next-of-kin
- Yes, a minor may be assisted by nonlawyer next-of-kin
Legal references
- R.A. No. 7160, Section 415, Appearance of Parties in Person: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
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