Civil Procedure Act, 1833

Sheriffs to name Deputies to be resident in London.

XX. And be it further enacted, That from and after the First Day of June One thousand eight hundred and thirty-three the Sheriff of each County in England and Wales shall severally name a sufficient Deputy, who shall be resident or have an Office within One Mile from the Inner Temple Hall, for the Receipt of Writs granting Warrants thereon, making Returns thereto, and accepting of all Rules and Orders to be made on or touching the Execution of any Process or Writ to be directed to such Sheriff.