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RA 296 Section 86

Jurisdiction of justice of the peace and judges of municipal courts of chartered cities.

Section 86

SEC. 86. Jurisdiction of justice of the peace and judges of municipal courts of chartered cities.—The jurisdiction of justices of the peace and judges of municipal courts of chartered cities shall consist of: Original jurisdiction to try criminal cases in which; offense charged has been committed within their respective territorial jurisdiction; and Original jurisdiction in civil actions arising in their respective municipalities and cities, and not exclusively cognizable by the Courts of First Instance.

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CitationRA 296 Section 86 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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