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Letter of Demand

A formal letter requesting payment of an outstanding debt. Usually the first step before taking legal action.

Formal payment request
Sets deadline for response
States intention to proceed with legal action
Required before small claims court

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Summons

A court document to initiate proceedings in the small claims court after the debtor fails to respond to a Letter of Demand.

Initiates court proceedings
Requires prior Letter of Demand
Filed with small claims court
Claim limit: R20,000

Not sure which one you need?

If someone owes you money, start with a Letter of Demand. This is usually required before you can proceed to small claims court. If you've already sent a Letter of Demand and the debtor hasn't responded or paid, you can proceed with a Summons.