CPC 1908 § 19 — Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or moveables

Statutory text (English)

Where a suit is for
compensation for wrong done to the person or to moveable 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.
Illustrations
(a) A, residing in 1[Karachi], beats B in 2[Quetta]. B may sue A either in 2[Quetta] or
1[Karachi].
(b) A, residing in 1[Karachi] publishes in 2[Quetta] statements defamatory of B. B may
sue A either in 2[Quetta] or in 1[Karachi].

Source and verification

Source citation: CPC (Act V of 1908) s.19: Pakistan Code portal consolidated official PDF 'THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908' (Act No. V of 1908; portal status 'Under Review'; reflects amendments through the CPC (Amendment) Act, 2023 incl. inserted s.159), p. 17, 18, ingested 2026-09-15. Automated transcription from official source (pypdf extraction, audited artifact repair); human admin re-check required before production.

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