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Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

11.21   Application to set aside order made in absence of party

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    (1)   A party who was not present when an order was made may apply to set aside or vary the order.

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    (2)   The application must be made not more than 14 days after the date on which the order was served on the applicant.

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    (3)   The application to set aside the order must be supported by evidence on affidavit showing —

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      (a)     a good reason for failing to attend the hearing; and

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      (b)     that it is likely that had the applicant attended some other order might have been made.

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    (4)   In any event, the court may set aside an order made in the absence of a party if the applicant satisfies the court that there are exceptional circumstances.