Official Court Forms
Download all official Small Claims Court forms in PDF format. These are the same forms used at court clerk offices across South Africa.
Form 1 – Summons
EssentialOfficial form to notify a defendant of a small claims court summons. This is the primary document used to initiate court proceedings after a letter of demand has been sent.
Download PDFForm 2 – Warrant for Surrender of Goods
EnforcementAuthorizes the surrender of goods as ordered by the court. Allows the sheriff to seize goods from the defendant and return them to the plaintiff.
Download PDFForm 3 – Warrant for Ejectment
EnforcementLegal document authorizing removal of a defendant from premises following a court judgment. Grants authority to the sheriff to enforce eviction.
Download PDFForm 4 – Letter of Demand
EssentialPreliminary step providing formal notice of the plaintiff's claim. Offers the defendant a chance to settle before court proceedings begin. Required before issuing a summons.
Download PDFForm 5 – Affidavit in Terms of Rule 7(2)
CommonSworn statement confirming delivery of the letter of demand in accordance with section 29(1). Provides proof of your attempt to resolve the matter before approaching the court.
Download PDFForm 6 – Return of Service
EssentialDocuments delivery of the summons to the defendant. Serves as proof of service detailing how and when the summons was delivered.
Download PDFForm 7 – Statement of Defence and Counterclaim
CommonUsed by defendants to respond to a claim and assert counterclaims. Outlines the defence, any payments already made, and allows the defendant to present a counterclaim.
Download PDFForm 8 – Applications
CommonApply for various judicial interventions such as joining additional parties, rescinding judgments, or correcting clerical errors in judgments.
Download PDFForm 9 – Offer by Debtor
EnforcementFormal offer by a judgment debtor to pay the debt in full or in installments. Proposes specific repayment terms that can be made an order of the court.
Download PDFForm 10 – Request by Judgment Creditor
EnforcementRequest the court clerk to order the judgment debtor to adhere to a payment arrangement. Formalizes accepted offers through court orders.
Download PDFForm 11 – Application by Judgment Creditor
EnforcementInitiate the process of referring the judgment to Magistrates' Court for enforcement. Includes an affidavit stating amounts paid and still owed.
Download PDFForm 12 – Notice of Review
ReviewInitiate a review of proceedings questioning their fairness or legality. Includes an affidavit specifying reasons such as jurisdiction errors or bias.
Download PDFForm 13 – Statement by Commissioner
ReviewOfficial response by the commissioner to a review application's allegations. Addresses specific points raised and provides insight into the judicial reasoning.
Download PDFForm 14 – Amendment to Notice of Review
ReviewAllows applicants to amend, vary, or add to initial review notices. Used when new evidence or legal points arise during the review process.
Download PDFForm 15 – Affidavit in Opposition to Review
ReviewUsed by the respondent or commissioner to formally oppose a review application. Details responses to the allegations made in the review.
Download PDFThese forms are also available at your local Small Claims Court clerk's office. The Department of Justice provides guidance on completing them.
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