A decision to permit a lay advocate to appear is a discretionary decision of the trial judge, to be exercised with caution and only where it appears necessary, and is not readily amenable to appellate review. The subrogation principle that a surety who pays off a debt is entitled to the creditor's equities does not extend to a refinancing lender who was not previously a surety.
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