Distress Act · 2009 Revised Edition
21. Removal of goods to avoid distress
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
If any person removes or causes or permits to be removed from any premises property liable to be seized under a writ of distress, with the intention of hindering or preventing the distraint thereof, a judge may, on application by the landlord, authorise the sheriff, within 30 days of such removal, to follow and seize such property in execution of the writ of distress, wherever it may be found, and to deal therewith as if it had been seized on the premises.
judge
“judge” means a Judge of the Supreme Court, a Judge of an Intermediate Court, and a magistrate;
The sheriff may, without an order to that effect, follow and seize any such property discovered by him while in process of removal.
sheriff
“sheriff” includes a bailiff and any clerk or other officer charged with the duties of a sheriff and appointed as such by the Registrar of the High Court;
Terms defined in s 2
judge
Defined · s 2“judge” means a Judge of the Supreme Court, a Judge of an Intermediate Court, and a magistrate;
landlord
Defined · s 2“landlord” means the lessor or sub-lessor of any premises, under any lease or agreement of tenancy, and includes any person claiming to be entitled in any capacity to receive rents due under any such lease or agreement;
sheriff
Defined · s 2“sheriff” includes a bailiff and any clerk or other officer charged with the duties of a sheriff and appointed as such by the Registrar of the High Court;