Report a deceased estate
Report to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of the death. Bring the death certificate, the will if there is one, and an inventory of assets.
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Everything the public can do with the Judiciary of Eswatini — find the right court, report an estate, file a claim, obtain documents, or reach a registry.
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What do you need to do?
Each service below links to the court or office that handles it, with the documents and deadlines you will need.
File a small claim
Claims up to E20,000 are heard in the Small Claims Court. Send a written demand at least 14 days before filing, then lodge the summons with the court clerk.
File a civil or criminal case
Civil claims up to E300,000 and most criminal matters start at a Magistrate Court. Complex and serious matters are filed at the High Court registry.
Bring a labour dispute
The Industrial Court hears unfair dismissal, wrongful termination and collective bargaining disputes. Claims must be filed within 6 months of the dispute arising.
Designate a commercial dispute
Apply to the Registrar of the High Court to classify a case as a commercial dispute. The Registrar rules within 2 days of the application.
Appeal a decision
Appeals follow the court hierarchy. Magistrate Court decisions go to the High Court within 14 days; High Court decisions go to the Supreme Court within 20 days.
Obtain rules and directives
Legislation, court rules and practice directives are listed by court. Documents not available for download can be requested from the issuing registry.
Read recent judgments
Notable recent decisions from Eswatini courts are published with links to the full text on the Eswatini Legal Information Institute.
Contact a registry
Each court has its own registry for filings, case status enquiries and document certification. Registries operate Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Digital Justice
Modernising the Courts
The Judiciary is implementing the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) and has expanded virtual remand hearings across the Kingdom.
Integrated Electronic Case Management
The IECMS is designed to modernise court operations and enhance the efficiency, transparency and accessibility of case management processes across all courts.
Virtual Remand Hearings
Secure digital links connect courts directly to remand centres. Approximately 1,500 cases were heard through the system between January and June 2025.
Cybercrime Capacity
Judicial officers receive ongoing training on the Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act, 2022, and the Data Protection Act, 2022, including electronic evidence handling.