18On breach of agreement, sheriff to assign right of action to landlord

18 On breach of agreement, sheriff to assign right of action to landlord

Such sheriff or other officer shall, on the request of any owner or landlord who is aggrieved by any breach of such agreement, permit such owner or landlord to bring any action in the name of such sheriff or other officer for the recovery of damages in respect of such breach; such landlord or owner having nevertheless fully indemnified such sheriff or other officer against all costs whatsoever and all loss and damage before any such action is commenced.