2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

21.6   Representation of beneficiaries by trustees

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    (1)   A claim may be made by or against a person in that person's capacity as a trustee, executor or administrator.

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    (2)   If a claim is so made, there is no need for a beneficiary also to be a party.

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    (3)   The court may direct that notice of the proceedings be given to any beneficiary.

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    (4)   A decision of the court in such proceedings binds a beneficiary unless the court otherwise orders.

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    (5)   The only grounds for an order that a decision is not binding on a beneficiary is that the trustee, executor or administrator —

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      (a)     could not or did not in fact, represent the interest of the beneficiary; or

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      (b)     has acted fraudulently.