(a) If a sheriff states in his return that he seized property of the defendant which remains unsold, or that the defendant has satisfied the judgment mentioned in the process in whole or in part, the court, on motion of the plaintiff, may order the sheriff to bring the money into court or show cause for the failure to do so.
(b) If the sheriff fails to bring into court the amount of the judgment due the plaintiff, the court may enter judgment against the sheriff in the amount of the claim, if the court is satisfied that the sheriff received the debt from the defendant and that his return is false.
(c) A remedy granted under this section does not prejudice the plaintiff’s right to proceed against the sheriff’s bond.
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