Small Claims Courts - From 1 April You Can Sue For Up To R20,000
Not all claims can be pursued in a Small Claims Court -
- Claims over R20,000 must be pursued in the ordinary courts (you can if you like reduce a larger claim to the R20k to avoid having to do that).
- Only individuals can sue in a Small Claims Court, i.e. not companies, close corporations etc.
- The State and local authorities can only be sued in the ordinary courts. Other than those exclusions, you can sue anyone including companies and the like.
- Certain types of claim (such as divorce matters, some damages claims, interdicts, will disputes etc) must also go to the ordinary courts.
Provided by Neilsons Attorneys
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