Section 36 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 36 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Property subject to lien. It provides as follows: Where the property sold consists of movable property to which the judgment debtor is entitled, subject to a lien or right of any person to the immediate possession…

Section 35 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 35 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Claims for rent where goods seized in execution. It provides as follows: (1) The landlord of every premises in which any goods are seized may claim the rent of the premises in arrears at the date…

Section 34 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 34 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Interpleader by sheriff. It provides as follows: (1) If a claim is made to or in respect of any property attached in execution underprocess of a court, or in respect of the proceeds or value thereof,…

Section 33 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 33 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Sale of property where claim made thereto. It provides as follows: (1) Where a claim is made to or in respect of any property attached in execution under process of a court, the claimant may- (a)…

Section 32 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 32 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Priority of writs. It provides as follows: When writs against the property of any person have been issued from more than one court, the right to the property attached shall be determined according to the order…

Section 31 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 31 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Delivery of movable property in possession of judgment debtor. It provides as follows: Where the property sold shall consist of goods, chattels, or other movable property in the possession of the judgment debtor, or to the…

Section 30 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 30 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Sales under execution to be published unless otherwise ordered. It provides as follows: (1) Where any goods are to be sold under an execution for a sum exceeding fortynaira, including legal incidental expenses, the sale shall,…

Section 29 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 29 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Period to elapse before sale. It provides as follows: (1) No goods seized in execution under process of a court shall be sold for the purpose of satisfying the writ of execution until the expiration of…

Section 28 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 28 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Penalty for obstructing execution. It provides as follows: If any person rescues or attempts to rescue any goods seized in execution under process of a court or in any other way resists or obstructs the execution…

Section 27 Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Section 27 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act 1945 is about Disposal of bills of exchange, etc., seized. It provides as follows: The sheriff shall hold any bills of exchange, promissory notes, bonds, special ties orother securities for money seized in execution under process of a court…