2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

35.6   Extent to which offer to settle covers interest, costs or counterclaim

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    (1)   An offer to settle a claim for damages must state whether or not the amount offered includes interest or costs.

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    (2)   If the offer covers interest or costs it must state the amount which is included for each.

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    (3)   If there is a counterclaim as well as a claim, the offer must state in the case of an offer by the —

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      (a)     claimant – whether or not it takes into account the counterclaim; or

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      (b)     defendant – whether or not it takes into account the claim,

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    and in each case in what amount.