19-820. Default as to writ or process; penalties.
19-820
19-820. Default as to writ or process; penalties.
Whenever any sheriff shall neglect to make due return of any writ or
process delivered to him to be executed, or shall be guilty of any default
or misconduct in relation thereto, he shall be liable to fine or
attachment, or both, at the discretion of the court, subject to appeal;
such fine, however, not to exceed two hundred dollars; and also an action
for damages to the party aggrieved.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 114; Oct. 31; R.S. 1923, 19-820.