139Determination of disputes otherwise than under a society's rulesE+W+S
(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.