Alberta government lawyer to provide support to separatists in court
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The province argues a separatist proposed referendum question should be allowed to be on a petition without a court review.
  • Fleur_@aussie.zone
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    20 days ago

    So what happens if you get sued in civil court and you can’t afford a lawyer, do you just have to represent yourself?

    • Yaztromo@lemmy.world
      1·
      13 days ago

      That depends. Depending on the situation, you may be able to find a lawyer willing to do pro bono work.

      But that would be an agreement between you and the lawyer volunteering their time and expertise; the government wouldn’t be involved.

      Barring a lawyer willing to represent you pro bono, then yes — you pay for your own lawyer or you represent yourself.