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by Sidney K.
Where do I sue a person who lives in Johannesburg?
Where do I sue a person who lives in Johannesburg? I am resident in Cape Town. What about if I lived in London? What I should do? What court i should use?
Category: Civil Matters, Summons
Region: South Africa, Western Cape
1 Answer
If the person (Defendant) ordinarily lives or is domiciled in Johannesburg then the South Gauteng High Court sitting in Johannesburg, Pritchard Street, has jurisdiction to hear the case. So you must sue him in that court. That is irrespective of where you live.