In force2009 Revised EditionCurrent version · 2009 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)
Distress Act · 2009 Revised Edition
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The judge may —
judge
“judge” means a Judge of the Supreme Court, a Judge of an Intermediate Court, and a magistrate;
Distress
on application for the release of any property distrained —
deal with the matter summarily and dismiss the application;
discharge the writ of distress; or
order the release unconditionally or on such terms as he thinks fit of any property seized;
direct an issue to be tried and, pending the determination of such issue, suspend the execution of the writ of distress;
order the property to be sold and the proceeds of sale to be lodged in court; or
make such other order on such terms as he considers fair as between the parties pending the final determination of the matter.
judge
“judge” means a Judge of the Supreme Court, a Judge of an Intermediate Court, and a magistrate;