Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

739.   Striking out appeal on non-appearance of appellant

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    (1)   If the appellant fails to appear, on the day of hearing or at any adjournment of the case, the appeal shall be struck out and the decision shall be affirmed, unless the Court thinks fit, for sufficient cause, to order otherwise.

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    (2)   If the appellant fails to appear but the respondent appears, the judgment shall include costs of the appeal against the appellant, unless the Court expressly orders otherwise.

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    (3)   Where the respondent fails to appear, costs of the appeal shall be in the discretion of the Court.