Does appellant have to follow the rules of procedure when representing himself on appeal?

In his reply brief, appellant states, "[f]or a plaintiff who is a novice and not versed in the law I have been as diligent in this action as any paid attorney." While we are sympathetic to the challenges facing appellant as a pro per, the fact that appellant is representing himself does not diminish his burden to establish error on appeal. The law permits a party to act as his or her own attorney, however, " '[s]uch a party is to be treated like any other party and is entitled to the same, but no greater[,] consideration than other litigants and attorneys. [Citation.]' [Citation.] Thus, as is the case with attorneys, pro[] per[] litigants must follow correct rules of procedure. [Citations.]" (Nwosu v. Uba (2004) 122 Cal.App.4th 1229, 1247.)

The judgment is affirmed.

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RUSHING, P.J.