Appeal – Application for leave to appeal in civil cases – Magistrates’ Court Magistrates’ Court Rule 51
The appellant requests that the Magistrate hand to the Clerk / Registrar of the Court a written judgment in respect of the trial of the case, which judgment forms part of the record. It must show the facts he / she found to be proved and his / her reasons for the judgment.
The appellant then notes an appeal to the relevant Division of the High Court against the whole of the judgment delivered by the Magistrate in the matter. The appellant must show which legal and factual grounds the appeal is based upon.
To view the rule go to Department of Justice – Magistrates’ Court Rules
For more go to the South African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII)
