(1) A dispute as to the amount of salvage, whether of life or property and whether the services for which it has been claimed were rendered within or outside Saint Lucia arising between the salvor and the owner of any vessel, aircraft, cargo, apparel or wreck shall, if not settled by agreement, arbitration or otherwise, be determined summarily by a magistrate in any case where—
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(a) the parties to the dispute consent;
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(b) the value of the property saved does not exceed $10,000; or
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(c) the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000.