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What is a pro se litigant?

Updated: 12/13/2022
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Carlosbenifield

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Pro se is Latin and means "for self". A person who represents himself in court alone without the help of a lawyer is said to appear pro se.

A pro se litigant is a person involved in a lawsuit without the representation of an attorney.

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