A is a tradesman in Ahmedabad, B carries on business in Delhi. B, by his agent in Ahmedabad, buys goods of A and requests A to deliver them to the Western Roadways Transport Company. A delivers the goods accordingly in Ahmedabad. A may sue B for the price of the goods
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This scenario tests the concept of place of suing (territorial jurisdiction) under CPC. When the cause of action arises partly in one place and partly in another (business in Delhi, letter from Ahmedabad), the plaintiff can sue in either court. Sections 16-20 CPC govern territorial jurisdiction, with Section 20 being most relevant for personal suits.