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Small Claims Courts Act, 1984 (Act No. 61 of 1984)

Chapter V : Procedure and Evidence

32. Joinder of defendants

 

Two or more defendants may be sued in the alternative or both in the alternative and jointly in one action, if the plaintiff alleges that he is uncertain which of the defendants is in law liable for his claim: Provided that on application by one or more of the defendants the court may in its discretion order that separate trials be held, or make such other order as it may deem just and expedient.