Magistrates Court (Civil Division) Rules 1998
131Seizure of property
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131 Seizure of property
(1) A bailiff, in executing a warrant issued under rule 130 , is not to seize from a judgment debtor any of the following items:
(a) personal clothing and bedding;
(b) tools of trade up to a value of $3000.
(2) A bailiff may allow a judgment debtor to retain possession of any seized property –
(a) until a sale of the property is held; or
(b) for a period determined by the bailiff pending the payment of the judgment debt.