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### 904 Return of writ > > (1) An order is not to be issued for the return of any writ. > > > (2) A party at whose instance a writ is issued may give notice to the Sheriff to – > > > > > > (a) return the writ; or > > > > > > > (b) make a report within a specified period, being not less than 8 days. > > > (3) If the Sheriff fails to comply with a notice under [subrule (2)](#GS904@Gs2@EN) , the Sheriff is liable to attachment on the application of the party giving the notice.

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