A sheriff or constable to whom any writ of execution is directed may seize and sell the legal or equitable interest of the defendant named in the writ in real or personal property. The sheriff or constable shall execute the writ, conduct the sale, and distribute the proceeds pursuant to rules adopted by the Court of Appeals.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Section 11-501 - Sale of Legal or Equitable Interest in Property
Section 11-502 - Notice of Sale by Sheriff
Section 11-503 - Employment of Auctioneers
Section 11-504 - Exemptions From Execution
Section 11-505 - Ratification of Sheriff's Sale
Section 11-506 - Waiver of Exemptions
Section 11-507 - Exemptions Not to Impair Certain Liens
Section 11-508 - Sale of Property Which Cannot Be Divided
Section 11-509 - Conveyance to Purchaser by Sheriff
Section 11-510 - Court May Order Sheriff to Bring Money Into Court
Section 11-511 - Dispute as to Proceeds
Section 11-512 - Injunction Against Sale of Personal Property Under Execution
Section 11-513 - Forfeiture of Recognizance to Appear or Testify