2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

8.13   Time within which claim may be served

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    (1)   The general rule is that a claim must be served within 6 months after the date when the claim was issued.

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    (2)   The period for —

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      (a)     service of a claim out of the jurisdiction; or

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      (b)     service of an admiralty claim in rem,

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    is 12 months.

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    (3)   If a claimant fails to serve a filed claim the defendant may apply for an order compelling the claimant to do so.

•     Part 7 deals with service out of the jurisdiction.

•     Part 72 deals with Admiralty proceedings.