Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

87.   Notice to be given

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    (1)   Subject to subsection (2)—

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      (a)     section 84 does not apply in relation to evidence adduced by a party; and

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      (b)     evidence adduced by a party to which section 86 applies is not admissible,

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    unless that party has given notice in writing in accordance with the Regulations to each other party of the intention to adduce the evidence.

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    (2)   The court may, on the application of a party and subject to conditions, direct that section 84 or 85 is, or both are to apply—

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      (a)     despite the failure of the party to give such notice; or

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      (b)     in relation to specified evidence, with such modifications as the court thinks fit.

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