The Courts of Justice Act, 1924

Exercise by the Justices severally of jurisdictions.

79.—Provided that the jurisdictions by this Act vested in and transferred to the District Court shall be exercised by the Justices severally as follows:—

In civil cases, by a Justice for the time being assigned to the District wherein the defendant or one of the defendants ordinarily resides or carries on any profession, business or occupation;

In criminal cases, by a Justice for the time being assigned to the District wherein the crime has been committed or the accused has been arrested or resides;

In licensing cases, by a Justice for the time being assigned to the District wherein the licensed premises are situate.