Question
Legal Studies Question on Code of Civil Procedure
Which of the following is material for deciding the jurisdiction of the Civil Court in the light of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
A
Averments made in the plaint
B
Averments made in the written statement
C
Both (A) & (B)
D
Neither (A) nor (B)
Answer
Averments made in the plaint
Explanation
Solution
Jurisdiction of a Civil Court is determined by the averments made in the plaint at the time of filing. The court looks at the statements and claims in the plaint to decide its jurisdiction, not the contents of the written statement.