Where a suit is for compensation for wrong done to the person or to moveable property, if the wrong was done within the local limits of the Jurisdiction of one Court and the defendant resides, or carries on business, or personally works for gain, within the local limits of the Jurisdiction of another Court, the suit may be instituted at the option of the plaintiff in either of the said Courts. 1 Ins. by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, No. XLIV of 1962, s.6. 2 Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) ordinance, No. XXI of 1960, s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955). Illustrations
  (a) A, residing in , beats B in . B may sue A either in or 1 [Karachi].
  (b) A, residing in publishes in statements defamatory of B. B may sue A either in or in .