them to satisfy your claim.
gross irregularity with regards to the proceedings.
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Settle any order for costs that the court may make against Immediately issue a receipt for any money paid.
After you. The only possible costs can be those that the opposing In case the opposing party is unable to comply with the judgement judgement party may have had in respect of fees for the sheriff.
Abide by the decision of court. position and determine their ability to settle the judgement debt and any costs incurred and make an order for repayment.
If the judgment debtor fails to comply with the judgment or order of the court.
STEP 2 is transferred to the Magistrate's Court and the execution procedure, as prescribed by the Magistrate's Courts Act, 1944 (Act 32 of 1944), is followed. It is advisable to make use of legal representation with this procedure.
You must appear in court in person.
Ensure you have all the relevant documents on which your claim is based with you.
Ensure that all your witnesses are present.
Ensure that you have the written proof that the summons was served on the opposing party.
The court procedures are informal and simple.
No advocate or attorney may appear on your behalf.
is based and the amount you areseeking.
Delivery of the days from receipt of your letter to settleyour claim.
Deliver the written demand by hand orregistered post to the opposing party.
The commissioner of the court will request you to state your case. State the facts as concisely as possible.
Answer the questions of the commissioner and submit your exhibits.
No cross-examination between the parties is allowed. With the commissioner's permission you may, however, put a few questions to the opposing party.
STEP 3 have not been presented accurately.
Going to the clerk can pass judgement. The commissioner may also indicate that judgement will be passed in writing at a later summons stage.
Any contract, document or other proof upon which yourclaim is based or that has regard thereto.
The full name and address (home and business addresses, if available) and telephone number of the opposing party.
The clerk of the court will examine your documents and assist you in drawing up the summons.
The clerk of the court will issue the summons and hand it to you to handto the opposing party.
The clerk of the court will also inform you of the date and time of thehearing of the case.
Serve the summons on the opposing party in person and havethem sign for the document.
The plaintiff is required to make copies of the summons, letter of demand and return of service. The copies must be served on the opposing party (otherwise known as the respondent).
This poster merely informs you of the most important steps to be taken with regard to the institution of a case in the small claims court.
Institute your own claim!