2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

54.3   How to interplead

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    (1)   A person interpleads by filing an application for relief by way of interpleader.

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    (2)   The application must be filed —

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      (a)     in the court office out of which the writ of execution was issued;

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      (b)     if a writ of execution has not been issued but there are proceedings in respect of the money, goods or chattels — in the court office in which such proceedings are being conducted; or

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      (c)     if there are no such proceedings — in any court office.

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    (3)   An application other than by the sheriff must be supported by evidence on affidavit that the applicant —

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      (a)     claims no interest in the subject matter in dispute other than for charges or costs;

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      (b)     does not collude with any of the claimants to that subject-matter; and

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      (c)     is willing to pay or transfer that subject-matter into court or dispose of it as the court directs.