Debtors (Ireland) Act, 1840

Sheriffs to name deputies to be resident in Dublin.

45. The sheriff of each county in Ireland shall severally name a sufficient deputy, who shall be resident or have an office within one mile from the Four Courts, Dublin, 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.

[Ss. 46, 47, 51, 52 rep. 38 & 39 Vict. c. 66. (S.L.R.). Ss. 48–50 rep. 55 & 56 Vict. c. 19. (S.L.R.)]