LawgistThe Madras City Civil Court Act
2Definitions
In this Act, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context,—
(1) "City Court" means the Court established under the next following section;
(2) "City of Madras" means the area within the local limits for the time being of the ordinary original civil jurisdiction of the High Court;
(3) "High Court" means the High Court of Judicature at Madras; and
(4) "Small Cause Court" means the Court of Small Causes of Madras.
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All sections
- 1 Title and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Constitution of the City Court
- 4 Appointment, suspension and removal of Judges
- 5 Judge of City Court to be Judge of Small Clause Court
- 6 Powers of Judges when City Court consists of more than one Judge
- 7 Appointment, powers, duties and punishment of ministerial officers
- 8 Questions arising in suits, etc., under Act to be dealt with according to law administered by High Court
- 9 Valuation of immoveable property for jurisdictional purposes
- 10 Process-fees
- 11 Appointment of Receivers
- 12 [Repealed.]
- 13 Repayment of half fees on settlement before hearing
- 14 Allowance for fees paid in City Court in cases removed to High Court
- 15 Appeals
- 16 Saving of original civil jurisdiction of High Court
- 17 Seal to be used
- 18 Holidays and vacations
