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    Question

    When a suit for compensation has to be filed by A for

    wrong done to his movable property by B in Calcutta, A and B both reside in Delhi. Where can the plaintiff A file a suit?
    A Delhi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Calcutta Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Calcutta or Delhi at the option of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Calcutta only as cause of action arose there Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    CPC Section 19. Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movables— Where a suit is for compensation for wrong done to the person or to movable property, if the wrong was done within the local limits of the jurisdiction of one Court and the defendant resides, or carries 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.

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