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Frequently Asked Question
Terms & Conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Civil Law Q&A
What is consultation
The client attend attends first consultation. Before consultation you will need to provide our office with a copy of your identity document and the latest proof of address. The Address should have your physical home address. You will fill in a mandate. During consultation you need to provide our office with all documents relating to your case. Make copies of all documents for the attorney office file. During consultation you inform the attorneys of your matter from the start to the end and thereafter if your provide the attorneys with all relevant document the attorney can provide you with legal advice or peruse the documents and / or case law / legislation and thereafter provide you with legal advice. The consultation fee is for consultation only.
What is summons
Summons is a legal document with the Plaintiffs and defendants details which standard laws. The particulars of claim in the summons contains the jurisdiction of court the course of action and the prayers.
How long does the legal process take
If the matter is undefended (the Defendant does not defend the matter)
The legal process as follows:
- Letter of demand.
- Summons
- request for Judgment.
Up until this stage about 3 months.
Thereafter, you can proceed with Warrant of execution or Section 65.
Do i have to appear at court?
If the Defendant defends the summons and the matter proceeds to trial. At trial you will have to appear at court.
how do i sue another person
We issued a letter of demand to the Debtor (person that owes you money). If the debtor does not reply within the time frame as indicated in the letter of demand, we proceed with summons.
What is summons
Summons is a legal document with the Plaintiffs and defendants details which standard laws. The particulars of claim in the summons contains the jurisdiction of court the course of action and the prayers.
How long does the legal process take
If the matter is undefended (the Defendant does not defend the matter)
The legal process as follows:
- Letter of demand.
- Summons
- request for Judgment.
Up until this stage about 3 months.
Thereafter, you can proceed with Warrant of execution or Section 65.
Do i have to appear at court?
If the Defendant defends the summons and the matter proceeds to trial. At trial you will have to appear at court.
What is Trial?
The case is heard at court. Both parties will be given an opportunity to present their cases through their attorneys.
The magistrate will thereafter give judgment.
Judgment: is the outcome of the case.
Do I really need an attorney?
At Magistrates court, Yes.
How much will the process costs?
You will have to attend consultation at our firm and a pay a deposit to begin the legal process.
What is a defended matter?
When the Defendant receives the summons, the Defendant will have to serve a notice of intention to defend within the prescribed time frame indicated in the summons (usually 10 court days).
What is default Judgment?
When summons has been served on the Defendant and the Defendant does not defend the matter. We request for default judgment. The court may grant default judgment as the defended did not defend the matter.
