Act No. 140 Section 4

Section 4

SEC. 4. Actions triable in Courts of First Instance and arising in any island not included within any province, and not in this Act specifically mentioned, shall be triable in the Court of First Instance held in that island or province nearest to the island in which the cause of action shall arise.

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CitationAct No. 140 Section 4 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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