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Immovable property in a suit lies in the local jurisdictions of several courts. Each proposed court can…

Section 17 permits suit in a court whose local jurisdiction contains any part of the property, provided that the entire claim is cognisable by that court as to value.

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Immovable property in a suit lies in the local jurisdictions of several courts. Each proposed court can hear the entire claim as to value. Under section 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what territorial condition must the chosen court satisfy?

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Section 17 permits suit in a court whose local jurisdiction contains any part of the property, provided that the entire claim is cognisable by that court as to value.

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Option A

Section 17 does not require a substantial part of the property.

Option B

Any part is enough under section 17 if the value condition is met.

Option C

Residence or work for gain is not the controlling location test under section 17.

Option D

Section 17 expressly addresses property that spans local court jurisdictions.

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