45Return of writ

45 Return of writ

(1)  An order for the return of any writ or to bring in a person ordered to be attached or committed is not necessary.

(2)  A party at whose instance a writ of execution was issued or an order for attachment or committal was made may give notice to the Sheriff or process server requiring –

(a) the return of the writ; or

(b) that the Sheriff or the process server –

(i) make a report; or

(ii) bring in the person within a specified time, being not less than 8 days.

(3)  The Sheriff or any other person who does not comply with a notice under subrule (2) is liable to attachment.