ยง 7107. Sheriff's return. The sheriff shall file with the clerk a
return within twenty days after he has delivered a chattel; it shall
include all papers delivered to or served on him and a statement of all
action taken by him. Where the sheriff has not filed a return before the
hearing of a motion made by any party to punish him for contempt for
such failure, he may be punished for contempt. At least ten days' notice
of such motion shall be given to the sheriff.
Structure New York Laws
CVP - Civil Practice Law and Rules
Article 71 - Recovery of Chattel
7101 - When Action May Be Brought.
7102 - Seizure of Chattel on Behalf of Plaintiff.
7103 - Reclaiming, Impounding or Returning Chattel.
7104 - Seizing, Reclaiming or Returning Less Than All Chattels.
7105 - Sale of Perishable Property.
7106 - Payment of Sheriff's Fees and Expenses; Liability of Sheriff.
7108 - Judgment; Execution in Certain Cases; Enforcement by Contempt.
7112 - Testimony by Deposition to Ascertain Location of Chattel.