2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

42.12   Service of copy order or judgment on person not a party

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    (1)   If in any claim an order is made which might affect the rights of persons who are not parties to the claim, the court may at any time direct that a copy of any judgment or order be served on any such person.

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    (2)   Service must be effected in accordance with Parts 5, 5A, 6 and 7 (as applicable) and the court may direct which party is to be responsible for service.

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    (3)   The copy order or judgment must be endorsed with a notice in Form 13.

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    (4)   The court may dispense with service of the copy order or judgment if it appears impracticable to serve that person.

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    (5)   Any person so served, or on whom service is dispensed with —

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      (a)     is bound by the terms of the judgment or order; and

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      (b)     may take part in any proceedings under the judgment or order.

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    (6)   Notwithstanding paragraph (5), any person to whom that paragraph applies may apply within 28 days to discharge, vary or add to the judgment or order.