Practice area
Molao for Small Claims
Navigate the Small Claims Court with confidence — procedures, limits, and defences researched.
The Small Claims Court is designed to be accessible, but the procedures and limitations are specific. Whether you are advising a client on whether to use the Small Claims Court or helping them navigate the process, Molao provides research support tailored to this jurisdiction.
Challenges in small claims practice
Understanding the R20 000 jurisdiction limit and what it excludes
Navigating the informal procedure without legal representation
Researching which types of claims are excluded from the Small Claims Court
Understanding the appeal process and review rights
Helping clients prepare their own cases effectively
Advising on consent to jurisdiction above the limit
How Molao helps
Jurisdiction and limits
Research the Small Claims Court Act, current jurisdiction limit, and categories of excluded claims.
Procedure guide
Procedure Navigator covers the complete Small Claims Court procedure — from filing the summons to judgment and execution.
Defence research
Research set-off, prescription, and other defences available in Small Claims Court proceedings.
Appeal and review
Research the grounds for review of a Small Claims Court judgment by the High Court.
Client preparation
Use Molao to prepare your client for self-representation with structured issue analysis.
Document assistance
Draft demand letters and summons supporting material within the Small Claims Court framework.
Molao engines used in small claims practice
Questions Molao can answer
What is the current jurisdiction limit of the Small Claims Court?”
Can a juristic person be a plaintiff in the Small Claims Court?”
What happens if the defendant does not appear on the hearing date?”
On what grounds can a Small Claims Court judgment be reviewed?”
Can a claim for specific performance be brought in the Small Claims Court?”
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