Paarl Correspondent Attorney: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

All Magistrate's Court matters, including both District and Regional divisions, are billed according to Scale D (Defended Matters), regardless of the claim's quantum.

Expenses, such as copies and disbursements, are charged as per the court tariff or at actual cost.

We charge a once-off taking of instructions & file opening fee of R500.00 for both District and Regional Court matters per matter.

We normally issue invoices at the end of the month and account to our various instructing attorneys.

30-Day Terms: Payment is due within 30 days of receipt of our invoice.

Non-Contingent: Your obligation to pay is not contingent on you receiving payment from your client. It is the instructing firm's responsibility to secure a sufficient deposit to cover our fees.

Deposits: We reserve the right to request a deposit for any work or specific disbursements.

Snyman Attorneys operates a digital-first administrative environment. We maintain comprehensive electronic copies of all correspondent files to ensure maximum efficiency, instant document retrieval, and data security.

Note on Originals: We only retain physical copies when legally required for court proceedings, such as original affidavits, relevant evidentiary documents, or liquid documents.