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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Where the levy, or seizure, is returned as made subject to prior execution, the sheriff or other officer shall, in the officer's endorsed, or annexed return, set forth as well the names of the plaintiffs in such prior executions as have come to the officer's hands, as the sums thereby to be levied.
(b) When the sheriff or other officer, to whom an execution is directed, levies or receives the sum due thereon, or any part thereof, or obtains a settlement of the execution, such officer shall make return thereof, as provided by § 4755 of this title.
(c) When such sheriff or other officer has sold real estate by virtue of execution process, such officer shall, in his or her return to such process, expressly show to what lien or liens the money arising from the sale has been applied, and how much has been applied to each lien, as provided by § 4756 of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 10. Courts and Judicial Procedure § 5044. Specification of prior executions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-10-courts-and-judicial-procedure/de-code-sect-10-5044/
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