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2.1.—(1) A party may be represented by an advocate, solicitor or, subject to paragraph (3), an authorised lay representative.
(2) An authorised lay representative may in representing a party do everything for the preparation and conduct of a small claim as may be done by an individual conducting his own claim.
(3) If the sheriff finds that the authorised lay representative is–
(a)not a suitable person to represent the party; or
(b)not in fact authorised to do so,
that person must cease to represent the party.
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