21. Removal of goods to avoid distress
Feedback & supportIf 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 the application by the sheriff, authorise the sheriff, within 30 days of such removal, to follow and seize such property in execution of the writ, wherever it may be found, and to deal therewith as if it had been seized on the premises.
judge
“judge” means a Judge in all cases where proceedings are taken in the General Division of the High Court, and means a District Judge in all cases where proceedings are taken in a District Court;
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 of a District Court in all cases where proceedings are taken in a District Court;