Debt Collector registered with the Debt Collectors Council;
Attorneys registered with the Law Society of South Africa.
7. What is a Default Judgement?
Default Judgement is a judgement entered against a party who had failed to defend a claim that has been brought by another party. There are four instances where default judgement may be entered into:
The defendant has not served and filed a notice of intention to defend.
The defendant failed to serve and file a notice of intention to defend timeously.
The defendant failed to file a plea.
The defendant entered a defective entry of intention to defend.
The following are the most important for any action:
Locus standi – right to institute action.
Cause of action – have a proper claim.
Jurisdiction – either where the defendant resides or consented to.
