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Where the local limits of jurisdiction of courts are uncertain, the place of institution of suit shall…

Section 18 specifically addresses uncertainty about which of two or more courts’ local limits contains immovable property. A court satisfied that the uncertainty has…

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Where the local limits of jurisdiction of courts are uncertain, the place of institution of suit shall be decided according to the provisions of

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Section 18 specifically addresses uncertainty about which of two or more courts’ local limits contains immovable property. A court satisfied that the uncertainty has reasonable grounds may record that finding and entertain the property suit, provided it is competent regarding the suit’s nature and value. Sections 16 and 17 give different property-venue rules; section 19 concerns wrongs to persons or movable property.

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