1.1-12 Self-Representation
New December 10, 2010
The (plaintiff/defendant)
is represented in this case by Attorney <name>. The
(plaintiff/defendant), <name> has decided to represent
(himself/herself). You should understand that the (plaintiff/defendant) is not
required to have an attorney represent (him/her). You should not draw any
inferences or conclusions because (he/she) has made this decision. Nor should
you guess or speculate as to why (he/she) made this choice. You should neither
favor nor disfavor a party because they have an attorney or have chosen to
represent themselves.
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