15 Forms

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.

1

Form 1 – Summons

Essential

Official 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.

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Form 2 – Warrant for Surrender of Goods

Enforcement

Authorizes the surrender of goods as ordered by the court. Allows the sheriff to seize goods from the defendant and return them to the plaintiff.

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3

Form 3 – Warrant for Ejectment

Enforcement

Legal document authorizing removal of a defendant from premises following a court judgment. Grants authority to the sheriff to enforce eviction.

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4

Form 4 – Letter of Demand

Essential

Preliminary 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.

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Form 5 – Affidavit in Terms of Rule 7(2)

Common

Sworn 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.

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Form 6 – Return of Service

Essential

Documents delivery of the summons to the defendant. Serves as proof of service detailing how and when the summons was delivered.

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Form 7 – Statement of Defence and Counterclaim

Common

Used 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.

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Form 8 – Applications

Common

Apply for various judicial interventions such as joining additional parties, rescinding judgments, or correcting clerical errors in judgments.

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Form 9 – Offer by Debtor

Enforcement

Formal 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.

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Form 10 – Request by Judgment Creditor

Enforcement

Request the court clerk to order the judgment debtor to adhere to a payment arrangement. Formalizes accepted offers through court orders.

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Form 11 – Application by Judgment Creditor

Enforcement

Initiate the process of referring the judgment to Magistrates' Court for enforcement. Includes an affidavit stating amounts paid and still owed.

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12

Form 12 – Notice of Review

Review

Initiate a review of proceedings questioning their fairness or legality. Includes an affidavit specifying reasons such as jurisdiction errors or bias.

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Form 13 – Statement by Commissioner

Review

Official response by the commissioner to a review application's allegations. Addresses specific points raised and provides insight into the judicial reasoning.

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Form 14 – Amendment to Notice of Review

Review

Allows applicants to amend, vary, or add to initial review notices. Used when new evidence or legal points arise during the review process.

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Form 15 – Affidavit in Opposition to Review

Review

Used by the respondent or commissioner to formally oppose a review application. Details responses to the allegations made in the review.

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These 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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