2–4. (Repealed by 91–1889 Ed.)
5. The laws of Saint Lucia govern the immovable property situated within its limits. Movable property is governed by the law of the domicile of its owner. But the law of Saint Lucia applies to determine the nature of property and in cases of disputed possession, and also in questions with reference to privileges and rights of lien, to the jurisdiction and procedure of the Courts, to the mode of execution and attachment, to public policy and the rights of the Crown, and in other cases specified in this Code.
The laws of Saint Lucia relative to persons apply to all persons being therein, even to those not domiciled there; except that the laws of status and capacity do not apply to persons domiciled elsewhere, and do apply to persons domiciled in Saint Lucia, though they be absent therefrom.
6. Deeds made out of Saint Lucia are valid if they be valid by the law of the country where they were made.
7. Deeds are construed according to the law of the country where they were made, unless there is some law to the contrary, or the parties have agreed otherwise, or from the nature of the deed or other circumstances, it appears that the parties intended to be governed by the law of another place.
8. (Repealed by 91–1889 Ed.)
9. The Court or Judge cannot refuse to adjudicate under pretext of the silence, obscurity, or insufficiency of the law.
10. When a law is doubtful or ambiguous, it is to be interpreted so as to fulfil the intention of the Legislature and to attain the object for which it was passed.
The preamble which forms part of the Ordinance assists in explaining it.
11. An agreement contravening the laws of public order or morality is void.
12. (Repealed by 99–1889 Ed.)
13. Any right or liability attaching to a person attaches also to the heirs of such person, except in a case where the law specifically provides otherwise or the liability is to imprisonment.