Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

Section IV   Certain Prescriptions By 10 years

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    2119.   The action in restitution of minors for lesion, the action in rectification of tutors' accounts and that in rescission of contracts for error, fraud, violence, or fear, are prescribed by 10 years.

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    This time runs in the case of violence or fear from the day it ceased; and in the case of error or fraud from the day it was discovered.

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    This time only runs with regard to interdicted persons from the day the interdiction is removed. It does not run against persons of unsound mind although not interdicted. It does not run against minors until they become of age. (Amended by Act 34 of 1956)

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    2120.   After 10 years, architects and contractors are discharged from the warranty of the work they have done or directed.