Rule 1.14 Applicability

If you're representing yourself in a chancery court case without a lawyer, these same rules still apply to you. You don't get different treatment or easier standards just because you don't have an attorney.

This means you need to follow the same procedures, deadlines, and requirements that lawyers follow when they file paperwork or make requests to the court. The court expects the same level of compliance from everyone, whether they have legal representation or not.

If you're handling your own case, it's a good idea to read through all the rules carefully or ask the court clerk for guidance on basic procedures. Not knowing a rule usually won't excuse you from following it.