Magistrates' Courts Act, 1944 (Act No. 32 of 1944)Part II : Civil MattersChapter VI : Civil Jurisdiction31. Automatic rent interdict |
| (1) | When a summons is issued in which is claimed the rent of any premises, the plaintiff may include in such summons a notice prohibiting any person from removing any of the furniture or other effects thereon which are subject to the plaintiff's hypothec for rent until an order relative thereto has been made by the court. |
| (2) | The messenger shall, if required by the plaintiff and at such plaintiff's expense, make an inventory of such furniture or effects. |
| (3) | Such notice shall operate to interdict any person having knowledge thereof from removing any such furniture or effects. |
| (4) | Any person affected by such notice may apply to the court to have the same set aside. |