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Which of the following correctly states the effect of Section 16 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts…

Section 16 provides that a suit cognizable by a Court of Small Causes "shall not be tried by any other Court" having jurisdiction within its local limits. The plaintiff has…

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Which of the following correctly states the effect of Section 16 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887?

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Section 16 provides that a suit cognizable by a Court of Small Causes "shall not be tried by any other Court" having jurisdiction within its local limits. The plaintiff has no choice of forum, and neither the District Court nor the High Court is given a preferential or sole power to try such suits.

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