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Section 86June 17, 1948, Sec./Art. 86
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Jurisdiction of justices 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:
(a) Original jurisdiction to try criminal cases in which the offense charged has been committed within their respective territorial jurisdictions; and
(b) 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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