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.

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
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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
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