District courts

(1) There shall be established in each judicial district a “District Court” which shall have and exercise civil jurisdiction in accordance with, and subject toCAP. 97. (a) the District Courts (Procedure) Act; (b) rules of court made under this Act; CAP. 91. (c) Part VIII of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act, and rules of court made thereunder; and (d) any other Act or law conferring upon the court jurisdiction to hear and determine any cause or matter or authorising it to do or perform any act or function. (2) Section 5 (3) shall, with the substitution of the expressions “causes of action” for “offences and matters” and “district court” for “summary jurisdiction court”, apply and have effect as regards the jurisdiction of a district court. Courts and Justices of the Peace etc.