Is it mandatory to have a barrister for representation in a civil case in the high court to do with a house?

No, it's not mandatory. Foolish, but not mandatory to have representation.





If you insist on representing yourself, the Judge will try to help you by telling what you can ask, what you can do etc. according to the rules. However, if it's clear you are going to drop yourself in it, he/she may well stop proceedings and insist on your getting representation before he will allow it to continue.





Don't forget, that's exactly what barristers use their professional expertise to do, argue their case and destroy the opposition's case. You are unlikely to succeed against a pro.Is it mandatory to have a barrister for representation in a civil case in the high court to do with a house?
In addition to a party representing himself/herself in the High Court, it is possible for someone to be represented by anyone who either has a right of audience (eg a barrister or Solicitor-Advocate), or who is granted specific permission by the Court to speak on behalf of the party (known as a McKenzie Friend).





There is no doubt that professional representation is best, particularly where property is involved, but that choice is no longer limited to barristers alone, and has not been for some time now.Is it mandatory to have a barrister for representation in a civil case in the high court to do with a house?
You can defend yourself but against a ';professional'; barrister you will be like a lamb to the slaughter.





Their main job is to present/manipulate/innuendo/discredit as necessary. Look at the MP's - 99% who are lawyers - they can twist everything to their advantage!





Barristers are VERY expensive - it's a closed shop - and not worth the money - but frankly are essential in court!
No, it is not mandatory, but you would find yourself at a great disadvantage if you were to represent yourself and it is perfectly possible that having saved money by not briefing a barrister, you would have the misfortune of losing the case and find yourself being ordered to pay the legal costs of the other side.
Not mandatory just sensible. There is a saying that goes something like, '; A man that represents himself has a fool for a client';!
It is never mandatory, but barrister vs no barrister, guess who wins 99% of the time?
yes