The question (10 marks)
State the rules governing the place of suing under sections 15 to 20 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, and explain when an objection to the place of suing may be entertained by an appellate court. (10 marks)
MU Module I, heads 1.4 and 1.5
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Introduction of Civil Procedure Code 1908 and Limitation Act 1963.
Authorities you will need
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908, ss. 15 to 21
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908, s. 21A, barring a substantive suit on such an objection
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908, s. 24, on the general power of transfer
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