Section 21: Appointment of notary by Judge

21. Appointment of notary by Judge (1) On the return day, the Judge may dismiss the summons or may appoint the notary selected by the parties or, where they do not agree, one selected by himself. (2) (a) Where the summons is dismissed, costs may be awarded against the applicant. (b) In no case shall any costs, except those incurred by the applicant to obtain the appointment of a notary, be made costs of succession. [Issue 7] S45 – 2 Revised Laws of Mauritius (3) In the order of appointment, the Judge shall fix a day for beginning the inventory.