(1) Paragraphs (2) to (5) specify the persons on whom a claim form must be served if it would otherwise be served on a minor or patient.
(2) A claim form which would otherwise be served on a minor who is not also a patient must be served on —
(a) one of the minor's parents or guardians (including in Saint Lucia the tutor appointed under the Civil Code ; or
(b) the person with whom the minor resides or in whose care the minor is, if there is no parent or guardian.
(3) If a person is authorized under any relevant enactment to conduct the proceedings in the name of the patient or on the patient's behalf, a claim form must be served on that person.
(4) If there is no person so authorized, a claim form must be served on the person with whom the patient resides or in whose care the patient is.
(5) The court may make an order permitting the claim form to be served on the minor or patient, or on some person other than the person specified in paragraphs (2) to (4).
(6) The court may order that, although paragraphs (2) to (4) have not been complied with, the claim form is to be treated as properly served.
(7) An application for an order under paragraph (5) or (6) may be made without notice but must be supported by evidence on affidavit.
• Part 23 deals generally with parties who are minors or patients.