RULE 31:

In any action commenced in this court against an unrepresented party who is a member of the military service, the court may appoint an attorney to represent that party pursuant to the Service Members' Civil Relief Act, and may assess and allocate the cost of said counsel as costs in the case. The court may stay the proceeding until such time as the party in the military service is available for trial. During the pendency, the party will be ordered to cooperate in all discovery procedures and to notify the court upon his / her return.

Effective 11/1/04