Why you should never ignore a letter of demand or summons.

02 August 2021 , Puleng Valentine Tladi 4044

This is why you should never ignore a letter of demand or summons.

A letter of demand duly served on the defendant (debtor) by registered post or by sheriff at the debtor’s residential address, business address or place of employment should never be ignored.
If the debtor fails to pay or make an arrangement to pay x amount, summons may be served upon the debtor at his/her place of business, residence or employment.
If the defendant does not approach his attorney to defend the matter, default judgment may be granted against the defendant.
As soon as judgment is granted, the judgment creditor may apply for an order from Court to deduct a certain amount on the judgment creditor’s salary.
The judgment creditor may also apply for an order from Court to attach a certain amount from a judgment debtor’s bank account.
The judgment creditor may also apply for a warrant of execution against judgment debtor’s movable property.
The judgment creditor may also apply to Court to attach the judgment debtor’s immovable property.