Protection of Businesses Act, 1978
R 385
Small Claims Courts Act, 1984 (Act No. 61 of 1984)RulesRules Regulating Matters in respect of Small Claims Courts15. Consent to judgment |
| (1) | A defendant who after summons has been served upon him has admitted liability and consented to judgment in writing shall— |
| (a) | sign the form of consent endorsed on the original summons; or |
| (b) | lodge with the clerk of the court the copy of the summons served on him with the form of consent endorsed thereon duly signed by him. |
| (2) | It the defendant's consent to judgment is for less than the amount claimed in the summons, he may still enter a written statement of defence in respect of the balance of the claim. Notwithstanding a judgment upon such consent, the action may proceed in respect of such balance and shall be in all subsequent respects an action for such balance. |
