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

Chapter V : Procedure and Evidence

31. Joinder of plaintiffs

 

(1) Any number of persons each of whom has a separate claim against the same defendant, may join as plaintiffs in one action if the right of each to relief depends upon the determination of some question of law or fact which, if separate actions were instituted, would arise in each action: Provided that if such a joint action is instituted the defendant may apply to the court that separate trials be held, and the court may in its discretion make such order as it may deem just and expedient.

 

(2) In a joint action judgment may be granted for one or more of the plaintiffs.