Small Claims Courts Amendment Act 92 of 1986

The Small Claims Courts Amendment Act 92 of 1986 intends:

• to amend the Small Claims Courts Act, 1984, so as
  • to provide for the establishment of a small claims court also for more than one magisterial district or for a part of such a district; 
  • the granting of the power to the Minister of Justice or to a magistrate to establish a small claims court for a district for the adjudication of a particular claim or claims;
  • to retieve the small claims court of the obligation of making use of the services of an interpreter;
  • to amend the provisions relating to the right of appearance of certain persons;
  • to empower the Minister of Justice to adjust the monetary limit in-respect of certain causes of action; and
  • to effect an improvement in the English text; and
• to provide for incidental matters.

Commencement

• 10 September 1986, all Sections except 8 and 9
• 1 January 1987, Sections 8 and 9