What is Small Claims Court?
Small Claims Courts offer a quicker and easier way of resolving certain civil disputes that involve amounts up to R20 000.
Small Claims Court South Africa Contact Details
Located in: Durban Magistrate’s Court
Address: Magistrate’s Court, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:15 pm
Phone: +27 31 302 4369
How to appeal a Small Claims Court decision in South Africa?
Step 1: Contact the other party.
Step 2: Write a letter of demand.
Step 3: Go to the clerk of the court.
Step 5: The hearing.
Step 6: After judgment has been given.
What is the role of a commissioner in the Small Claims Court in South Africa?
The guidelines note that the function of commissioners is essentially adjusted- active or judicial in nature in that they adjudicate over small civil disputes be- tween plaintiffs and defendants.
Who has jurisdiction over the small claims Court?
The Small Claims Court is created under Chapter 28 of the Texas Government Code. It has concurrent jurisdiction with the Justice Court in actions by any person for the recovery of money.