Lay litigants' repossession challenges dismissed by High Court

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Lay litigants had a series of repossession-related judicial review applications dismissed by the High Court, reported on 4 February 2017.

The applications did not qualify for judicial review, according to the report. The judge questioned the legal advice some unrepresented applicants had received, while noting that they had represented themselves. The report also said some applicants had been told by an unnamed friend how to proceed. The court-related concerns centred on misinformation and a lack of understanding of legal procedures.