Question

'A' resides at Shimla, 'B' at Kolkata and 'C' at Delhi. A, B & C being together at Banaras. B & C make a joint promissory note, payable on demand and delivered to A. A may sue B & C

• A. At Banaras, where the cause of action arose
• B. At Kolkata where B resides
• C. At Delhi where C resides
• D. All of the above

Hint:

In contract law, jurisdiction exists either where the cause of action arises or where the defendant resides.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Jurisdiction rules.
In contract cases, a suit can be filed where the cause of action arose or where the defendants reside.

Step 2: Application.
- Cause of action arose at Banaras.
- B resides at Kolkata.
- C resides at Delhi.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, A may sue at Banaras, Kolkata, or Delhi. Hence answer is (D).