CIVIL LITIGATION
South African Law provides its people with certain rights and remedies. Thus, should your rights be infringed, the question arises as to how you, as the aggrieved party, may bring your case before the appropriate court for an authoritative decision enforced by the state.
Take a moment to consider the following of note should you feel aggrieved in any manner:
Feeling unsure?
Our legal team are ready to assist you by determining which court is competent to grant the remedy you seek for your cause of action, whether your matter is related but not limited to:
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Goods sold and delivered;
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Work done and materials supplied;
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Professional services rendered;
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Professional services rendered and disbursements made;
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Money lent and advanced;
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Dishonoured cheques;
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Acknowledgements of debt;
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Motor collisions;
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Overpayment; and
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Instalment sale agreements.
The form of civil proceedings in the High Court and the Magistrate's Court is, for all purposes, very similar, especially concerning the Action Procedure. However, their own relevant Court Rules regulate both, and the time periods allowed in proceedings differ in the High Court and the Magistrate's Court.
We are ready to consult with you and advise you on the various factors playing a role in deciding whether to sue in the Magistrate's Court (district or regional) or the High Court.
Take note that we are ideally located and pride ourselves on being your choice of attorney in both Magistrate Court Litigation and High Court Litigation by considering the following on your behalf:
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Costs;
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Speed and urgency;
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Convenience;
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Complexity of the matter;
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Importance of your case and
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Quality of the justice dispensed.