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

Rules

Purchase

(1)	The plaintiff shall make as many copies of the summons as there are persons to be served.

(2)	On demand, the original of the summons, shall be exhibited to the person upon or against whom the summons is served.

(3)	Where the person to be served keeps his residence or place of business closed and thus prevents the plaintiff from serving the summons, the plaintiff shall be authorised to call upon the sheriff to serve the summons.

[Rule 12(3) substituted by rule 7 of Notice No. R. 851 of 1991]

(4)	The plaintiff shall deliver the original summons and the return of service to the clerk of the court as soon as possible.