New York § 7107 - 7107Sheriff's return
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 7107 — 7107Sheriff's return, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7107. 7107Sheriff's return
§ 7107. Sheriff's return. The sheriff shall file with the clerk a return within twenty days after he has delivered a chattel; it shall include all papers delivered to or served on him and a statement of all action taken by him. Where the sheriff has not filed a return before the hearing of a motion made by any party to punish him for contempt for such failure, he may be punished for contempt. At least ten days' notice of such motion shall be given to the sheriff.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 7107
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 7107 cover?
Section 7107 ("7107Sheriff's return") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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