2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

5A.16   Proof of Service

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    (1)   An electronic notification of a filing of a document serves as proof of service of that document by electronic means.

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    (2)   An electronic notification under paragraph (1) includes —

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      (a)     electronic mail delivery or read receipt;

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      (b)     confirmation from an electronic legal service provider that the document was delivered to the recipient party's account by that service provider;

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      (c)     confirmation that the notification or an imbedded hyperlink in the notifications section of the Electronic Litigation Portal was accessed;

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      (d)     acknowledgement of receipt by the recipient party, counsel, paralegal or member of staff of chambers of a legal practitioner; or

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      (e)     other means sufficient to satisfy the court that the document came to the notice of the recipient party.

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    (3)   If a dispute arises as to whether service of a document has occurred, the dispute shall be resolved by the Chief Registrar, the Registrar of the High Court, a Master or Judge of the High Court or a single Judge of the Court of Appeal.