The initiative to establish the Small Claims Court began in the early 1980’s. The result of the Hoexter Commission of Enquiry was the passing of the Small Claims Court Act in 1984.
The Small Claims Courts are designed to settle small civil claims (currently the monetary claim limit is R20 000.00) in an informal and
The small claims court resolves matters speedily, inexpensively and informally. Whether you are the claimant (plaintiff) or the party opposing the claim (the defendant), you must conduct your own case in court without legal representation. Here are some tips on dealing with your small claims court case.
Proceedings are inquisitorial so the commissioner plays an