The self-represented litigants’ challenge: A case study

Abstract

Self-represented litigants face significant challenges, and pose difficulties to both other parties and the judicial system as a whole. This article briefly sets out the background of challenges posed by self-represented litigants, before turning to discussion of common suggestions to tackle these challenges. This discussion is with reference to a ‘case study’ of a recent SA District Court civil matter, wherein all parties were self-represented.