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Assessment of Security Costs

Overview

Pending the outcome of the case by another litigant, the Registrar of the High Court  and the Court of Appeal may assess the amount of the security to be held by the Court. 

Security assessed is held to secure potential costs of the party claiming entitlement to costs pending the outcome of the case.

Who is eligible?

Any party entitled and desiring to demand security in case at the High court/ Court of Appeal can apply for an assessment of security.

How do I get this service?
  • Following the commencement of proceedings in a case at the high court, a party interested in obtaining security must submit a written notice to the Registrar of the High Court/Court of Appeal location at which the case is to be heard outlining the reasons for requesting security and the amount requested. 
  • The Registrar will then assess the validity of the claim for security and the amount and provide directive on the manner of payment.
  • If the amount being requested is contested by the other party, the Registrar shall make the final decision on the amount to be given.
  • If the other party disagrees with the need to provide security or does not pay the amount ordered within ten(10) days of the Registrar’s decision, the party demanding security may request that the judge  halt the proceedings until the amounts are paid.
  • If payments are still not made, the judge may strike out any pleadings made by the party refusing to pay or take other actions as necessary.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Submit a written notice to the Registrar of the high court (if pending appearance before a judge) or to a Judge of the high court/ Court of Appeal  
  • The notice must outline the reasons for requesting security and the amount requested. 
How long will this service take?

One(1) to three (3) months depending on court dates available.

How much does it cost?

A court fee of BWP20.00 applies to submitting a written notice for an assessment of security costs.

Where can I obtain this service?

 HIGH COURTS AND MAGISTRATES COURTS CONTACTS

Court of Appeal

Private Bag 00316

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 371 8000

Gaborone High Court

P O Box 00220

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 3718000

Fax: (+267) 3915119 

Francistown High Court

Private Bag F13

Francistown

Botswana

Tel: +267 241 2125

Fax. (+267) 2416378

Lobatse High Court

Private Bag 001

Lobatse

Botswana

Tel: +267 5338000

Fax: (+267) 5332317

Regional  Magistrate Court-North

Private Bag F149

Francistown

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 2410624

Regional  Magistrate Court- South

Private Bag BR293

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 3956339

Gaborone -  Village 
Private Bag  X10
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3956381

Extension II
Private Bag X10
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3956381

 
Lobatse
Private Bag 16
Lobatse
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5330540

 
Kanye
Private Bag 17
Kanye
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5440276/ 78

 
Jwaneng
Private Bag 10
Jwaneng
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5880628

 
Mochudi
Private Bag 029
Mochudi
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5777601

 
Molepolole
Private Bag 0022
Molepolole
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5920402

 
Tsabong
Private Bag 359
Tsabong
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6540277

 
Gantsi
P. O. Box 206
Gantsi
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6596352 

 
Maun
Private Bag 0271
Maun
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6860370


Francistown
Private Bag F19
Francistown
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2413793
Masunga
Private Bag 11
Masunga
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2489277

 
Letlhakane
Private Bag 32
Letlhakane
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2976666


 
Selibe Phikwe
Private Bag 003
Selibe Phikwe
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2610321


 
Serowe
Private Bag 14
Serowe
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4630386

 
Palapye
Private Bag 15
Palapye
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4920401

 
Mahalapye
P. O. Box 22
Mahalapye
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6250337 

 
Kasane
Private Bag K5
Kasane
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6250337 


 
Hukuntsi
Private Bag 10
Hukuntsi
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6510148

 
Bobonong
Private Bag 003
Selibe Phikwe
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2629790

 
Gumare
P. O. Box 35
Gumare
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6874511

 

Where can I get more information on this Service

The Registrar and Master
High Court - Gaborone
Private Bag 00220
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: (+267) 3718000 / (+267) 3971706
Fax: (+267) 3915119 

The Deputy Registrar
High court of Botswana
Private Bag F13
Francistown
Tel: (+267) 2412125 / (+267) 2416378
Fax. (+267) 2416378

The Deputy Registrar
High Court - Lobatse
Private Bag 001
Lobatse
Botswana
Tel: (+267) 5338000 / (+267) 5332317
Fax: (+267) 5332317

 

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