Considered legal advice, in plain language.
A Kimberley law firm handling civil claims, wills and estate planning, with every step explained before it happens.
What we do
- Civil litigationBringing a claim against another person or business through the courts, from the summons to preparing the matter for trial.
- Wills and estate planningDrafting a will, or a codicil to change an existing one, so that your estate goes where you intend.
- Not sure where your matter fits?Tell us what has happened and we will tell you whether we can help, or who can.
How a civil claim runs
Most of a civil claim happens on paper, between attorneys and the court. These are the stages, and what we do at each one.
- 01
Summons
We draft the summons and particulars of claim, issue them at court, and deliver the issued summons to the sheriff, who serves it on the other party.
- 02
The defendant's plea
If the other party defends, they must deliver a plea within the time the court rules allow. If they do not, we serve a notice of bar, which gives them a final short period to plead.
- 03
Reply
We go through the plea with you. Where it is needed, we draft a reply, serve it on the defendant's attorney and file it at court.
- 04
Particulars and discovery
We request further particulars where the other side's case is unclear, and ask them to discover their documents, so both sides know the case they have to meet before trial.
Who you will work with
[Director name]
Director · Dipl. Juris (UWC), LLB (UNISA)
You deal directly with the attorney handling your matter, from the first meeting to the last letter.[CHECK WITH FIRM]
In Cassandra, Kimberley
Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00 – 16:30
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
- Closed