Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

PART 5
SPECIAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 1
PROCEDURE AND POWERS OF COURT

611.   Bankruptcy matters, how entitled and heard

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    (1)   All bankruptcy matters shall be entitled “In Bankruptcy,” and shall be heard and determined at such time or times as the Court may appoint.

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    (2)   The Judge in Chambers may exercise all or any of the powers exercisable hereunder by the Court; except that the examination of the debtor, his or her application for discharge, and the committal of any person for contempt, shall take place in open Court.

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    (3)   The Registrar may exercise all or any of the powers exercisable hereunder by the Judge in Chambers, provided that any party aggrieved by his or her decision may appeal to the Judge.

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    (4)   The Court may rescind, vary or review any order made in bankruptcy matters.

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    (5)   All costs in bankruptcy matters are in the discretion of the Court.

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    (6)   Except in case of refusal of discharge, no appeal shall lie in any bankruptcy matter except by leave of the Court.

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    (7)   The powers conferred upon the Court hereunder are in addition to an not in derogation of its inherent jurisdiction.