The Madras City Civil Court Act

Title and commencement

Definitions

Constitution of the City Court

Appointment, suspension and removal of Judges

Judge of City Court to be Judge of Small Clause Court

Powers of Judges when City Court consists of more than one Judge

Appointment, powers, duties and punishment of ministerial officers

Questions arising in suits, etc., under Act to be dealt with according to law administered by High Court

Valuation of immoveable property for jurisdictional purposes

Process-fees

Appointment of Receivers

[Repealed.]

Repayment of half fees on settlement before hearing

Allowance for fees paid in City Court in cases removed to High Court

Appeals

Saving of original civil jurisdiction of High Court

Seal to be used

Holidays and vacations

All sections

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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