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Where the local limits of the jurisdiction of court are uncertain, then the place of institution of the…

Section 18(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 provides that where it is "alleged to be uncertain within the local limits of the jurisdiction of which of two or more…

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Where the local limits of the jurisdiction of court are uncertain, then the place of institution of the suit shall be decided according to :

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Section 18(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 provides that where it is "alleged to be uncertain within the local limits of the jurisdiction of which of two or more Courts any immovable property is situate", any one of those courts, if satisfied that there is ground for the uncertainty, may record a statement to that effect and entertain the suit.

Section 17 covers immovable property situated within the jurisdiction of different courts, section 19 suits for compensation for wrongs to the person or movables, and section 20 other suits.

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