The District Court has jurisdiction in all personal actions where the amount, value or damages sought to be recovered does not exceed $750,000. The Magistrates Court has jurisdiction up to $75,000. The Supreme Court deals with disputes of a complex nature or where the amount involves in the dispute is more than $750,000.
At Prime Law, we regularly provide advice and representation to both claimants and defendants in commercial litigation or civil disputes including but not limited to the following:
- Debt recovery claims for monies owed;
- All matters related to Default Notices and mortgagee repossession;
- Disputes between co-owners of real property;
- Damages for breach of contract, for example, to supply machinery; and
- Damages for breach of a contract to purchase land or an apartment off the plan.
If you or your business have been served with a Notice of Demand or a letter from a lawyer in relation to any type of legal dispute or any type of initiating Court proceedings, you should immediately obtain legal advice. Similarly, if you have commenced legal proceedings against another person/business and they are defending the claim against them, legal advice and representation should be obtained promptly.
If you or your business are in dispute or can see dispute looming, or you are already involved in litigation, our lawyers will provide timely, efficient, and pragmatic advice on how to manage the dispute and/or litigation and try to resolve it as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
If you require any legal assistance with any of the abovementioned disputes or are already involved in litigation of this nature, contact Prime Law. Our experienced solicitors will assist you with resolving your legal matter as quickly and cost effectively as possible.