116. Lapsing of writs
Feedback & supportRegistration of a writ lapses, and the power of the Sheriff to execute registrable instruments pursuant thereto is extinguished, at the expiration of one year from the date of registration of the writ, and the land thereupon ceases to be bound thereby. This subsection does not prevent the registration of a renewal of a writ, or of a second or subsequent writ issued on the same judgment:Provided that nothing in this Act enables a judgment creditor by a succession of writs on the same judgment to bind land for an uninterrupted period exceeding one year.
writ
“writ” means a writ of execution issued out of the High Court, or any other court having jurisdiction to levy execution against land, and, where the context admits, includes renewal of a writ and a second or subsequent writ on the same judgment;
Upon the lapsing of the registration of a writ, the Registrar shall at the request of the proprietor or of anyone claiming through him, or of his own motion, cancel the registration of the writ.
Registrar
“Registrar” means the Registrar of Titles appointed pursuant to this Act.
Lapsing of the registration of a writ does not prevent the registration of any instrument executed pursuant thereto and lodged for registration prior to such cancellation.[112