Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Execution — Sheriffs and Civil Process Act — Payment Supersedes Execution

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Payment or tender of the judgment sum before sale supersedes execution. The judgment debtor's property must be discharged. The principle applies to execution under the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act.

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