The defendant may apply for consultation with the plaintiff on his own. 1. Plaintiff's own authorization: Although Plaintiff has entrusted a lawyer, Plaintiff still has the qualification of litigation subject. In the course of litigation, the plaintiff himself may authorize a lawyer to exercise litigation rights on his behalf. Therefore, as long as the plaintiff agrees, the defendant can apply for consultation with the plaintiff himself.
2. Purpose of litigation: The purpose of litigation is to resolve disputes between the two parties. In the process of litigation, both parties have the willingness to negotiate, which is conducive to reaching an understanding, reducing the work pressure of the court and saving judicial resources. Therefore, the court will encourage both parties to negotiate in the course of litigation.