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bruneilawsby aturio
In force2009 Revised Edition
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7. Writ of distress

In plain English

A writ of distress directs the sheriff to promptly seize movable property on the named premises. The sheriff may take just a part judged enough, when sold, to cover the rent due, costs, fees and expenses. Before the writ issues, the court may require the applicant to pay money into court to cover the sheriff’s fees and expenses.

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A writ of distress shall be addressed to the sheriff, directing him forthwith to distrain any moveable property found by him on the premises named therein, or such part of the property as may in his judgment be sufficient, when sold, to realise the amount of rent therein stated to be due to the applicant, together with such sum as may be due to the applicant by way of costs and to the sheriff for his fees and expenses:

Distress

Provided that before a writ of distress is issued, the court may require the applicant to pay into court such sum as the court considers necessary to cover the fees and expenses of the sheriff.

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