(a) The constable, after taking goods and chattels into his custody, by virtue of an execution, shall without delay give public notice by at least three (3) advertisements posted in three (3) public places in the township, of the time when and place where they will be exposed to sale. The notice shall describe the goods and chattels taken and shall be posted at least ten (10) days before the day of sale.
(b) At the time and place so appointed, if the goods and chattels are present for the inspection of bidders, the officer shall expose the goods and chattels for sale at public vendue, for cash in hand.
(c) No constable or other officer shall directly or indirectly purchase any goods or chattels at any sale made by him upon execution. Every such sale shall be absolutely void.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 2 - Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 19 - Justice Of The Peace Courts
Subchapter 10 - Execution, Levy, and Sale
§ 16-19-1001. Issuance generally
§ 16-19-1002. Issuance of execution — Time limitations
§ 16-19-1003. Execution by other than regular justice
§ 16-19-1004. Issuance against goods and chattels — Real estate exempt
§ 16-19-1005. Levy outside of township
§ 16-19-1006. Renewal of execution upon return unsatisfied
§ 16-19-1007. Remedy of claimant of property levied upon
§ 16-19-1008. Sale of goods and chattels levied upon — Notice
§ 16-19-1009. Return of execution
§ 16-19-1010. Payment of judgment to constable or justice of the peace — Recovery by party entitled
§ 16-19-1011. Suing out execution in circuit court — Procedure — Effect