Section 19 CPC Suits for Compensation for Wrongs to Person or Movables
Where a suit is for compensation for wrongs done to the person or to movable property, if the wrong was done the local limits of the jurisdiction of one court and the defendant resides, or carried on business, or personally works for gain, within the local limits of the jurisdiction of another court, the suit may be instituted at the option of the plaintiff in either of the said courts.
Illustrations
1.A residing tin Karachi, be as B in Quetta. B may sue A either in Quetta or Karachi.
2.A, residing in Karachi publishes in Quetta statement defamatory of B. B may sue either in Quetta or in Karachi.
CH MUHAMMAD SHAHID BHALLI
Advocate High Court
Mob: 0301-6001125
Chamber No. 3 First Floor Adnan Center,
Model Town Link Road Lahore.
Section 19 CPC Suits for Compensation for Wrongs to Person or Movables
