2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

CHAPTER FIRST
SUMMONS

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    42–47.   (Repealed by S.I. 3 of 1970)

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    48.   The writ must state the names, the occupation or quality, and the domicile of the plaintiff, and the names and actual residence of the defendant.

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    In actions upon bills of exchange or promissory notes, or any other private writings, whether negotiable or not, it is sufficient to give the initials of the Christian or first names of the defendant, such as they are written upon such bills, notes, or instrument.

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    When a corporate body is a party to the suit, it is sufficient to insert its corporate name, and to indicate the name of the place where its principal office is.

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    When the name of any partner is unknown, the partners may be sued in the name of the firm.

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    One partner may sue, and be sued by the remaining partners, for a particular debt.

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    A firm which has registered its partnership in conformity with article 20 of the Commercial Code may sue and be sued in the name of the firm.

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    49–51.   (Repealed by S.I. 3 of 1970)

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    52.   If the object of the demand is a thing certain, it should be described in such a manner as clearly to establish its identity.

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    If it relates to a corporeal immovable, the nature of such immovable, the town, village, street, or district, wherein it is situated, and also the lands conterminous to it, should be mentioned.

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    If it is a body of land, known under a particular name, it is sufficient to give its name and its situation.

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    If the immovable forms part of a district, town, or village, the lots in which are numbered, it is sufficient to state its number.

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    53–69.   (Repealed by S.I. 3 of 1970)

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    70.   The Sheriff and his or her officers cannot make services in cases in which they are interested, nor in those which concern their relations by birth or affinity, if nearer than the degree of cousin-german.

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    71–75.   (Repealed by S.I. 3 of 1970)