1.4 Small Claims & Local Courts

What is the primary role of local courts in Zambia?

• Conducting Corporate Audits

• Enforcing Traffic Laws

• Handling International Disputes

• Administering African Customary Law

Who presides over the Small Claims Court in Zambia?

• Judges

• Lawyers

• Assessors

• Commissioners

What is the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court in Zambia limited to?

• Real Estate Transactions

• Family Disputes

• Criminal Offenses

• Liquidated Claims

What is the maximum value of claims that can be handled by the Small Claims Court in Zambia?

• K200,000

• K100,000

• K75,000

• K50,000

What type of cases do local courts in Zambia generally not have jurisdiction over?

• Offenses punishable by death

• Traffic Violations

• Civil Disputes

• Contract Disputes

Who assists local court justices in making legal decisions in Zambia?

• Assessors

• Lawyers

• Judges

• Commissioners

What is the purpose of the restriction on practicing lawyers appearing before local courts in Zambia?

• Ensure international standards

• Increase legal fees

• Maintain accessibility and community practices

• Speed up legal proceedings

Where are appeals from decisions made by local courts in Zambia directed to?

• Human Rights Court

• International Court of Justice

• Supreme Court

• Subordinate Court

What is the main focus of local courts in Zambia?

• Administering African Customary Law and local regulations

• Enforcing International Treaties

• Conducting Criminal Investigations

• Handling Corporate Mergers

What is the review process available in the Small Claims Court in Zambia?

• Request a review by a panel of three commissioners

• Engage in arbitration with a legal expert

• File an appeal to the Supreme Court

• Seek mediation with the opposing party