Section 139 Determination of disputes otherwise than under a society's rules
(1)
This section applies in relation to a relevant dispute if the registered society's rules contain no directions as to the determination of relevant disputes.
(2)
The dispute may be determined—
(a)
in England and Wales, by the county court;
(b)
in Scotland, by the sheriff.
(3)
Alternatively, in England and Wales, a person within a paragraph of section 137(2) who is a party to the dispute may apply to a magistrates' court, which may hear and determine the matter in dispute.
(4)
“Relevant dispute” has the same meaning as in section 137.