Magistrate's court (South Africa)
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The magistrates' courts are the lowest level of the court system in South Africa. They are the courts of first instance for most criminal cases except for the most serious crimes, and for civil cases where the value of the claim is below a fixed monetary limit.
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Magistrates' Courts of South Africa | |
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Jurisdiction | South Africa |
Appeals to | High Court of South Africa |
Website | The Judiciary - Magistrates’ Courts |
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