The Small Claims Court and Accessible Quality Justice for All

Abstract

The present study acknowledges the meticulous work done by the researcher, Peter Ramphabana an LLB graduate from the University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus). The Small Claims Courts are simplified with no strict pleadings requirements and no formal discovery process, and in most cases, particularly in South Africa no order as to costs. These courts are meant to be easier and less expensive way to resolve disputes than the higher courts. In South Africa, these courts are authorized to hear civil matter only.