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No. 3 of 1901.
Levy of judgment for
CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.
Execution of judgment for money by attachment of property other than debts.
399. If the judgment is for money, and the amount thereof is to be levied from the property of the judgment debtor, the court shall cause the property to be attached in the manner hereinafter prescribed.
Execution on money. H. K. Code, s. 76 (1). Schedule. Form No. 30. Attachment of movable property. H. K. Code, s. 76 (2), (3). Schedule. Form No. 31. Attachment of immovable property. H. K. Code, s. 76 (4). Schedule. Form No. 32. Attachment of shares in public company. s. 76 (5).
400.-(1) Where the property consists of movable property in the possession of the judgment debtor, the attachment shall be made by actual seizure, and the bailiff shall keep the same in his custody and shall be responsible for the due custody thereof.
(2) Where the property consists of movable property to which the judgment debtor is entitled subject to a lien or right of some other person to the immediate possession thereof, the attachment shall be made by a written order prohibiting the person in possession from giving over the property to the judgment debtor or to any other person.
401. Where the property consists of immovable property or any interest therein, either at law or in equity, the attachment shall be made by a written order prohibiting the judgment debtor from alienating the property by sale, gift, or in any other way, and all other persons from receiving the same by purchase, gift, or in any other way.
402. Where the property consists of shares in any public company or corporation, the attachment shall be made by a written order prohibiting the person in whose name the shares are standing from making any transfer of the shares or receiving payment of any dividends thereon, and the manager, secretary, or other proper officer of the company or corporation from permitting any such transfer or making any such payment, until the further order of the court.
Attachment of negotiable instrument.
403. Where the property consists of a negotiable instrument, the attachment shall be made by actual seizure, and the bailiff shall bring the same into court, and such instrument shall be held subject to the further order of the court. H. K. Code, s. 76 (7).
Attachment in custody of public officer.
404. Property in the custody or under the control of any public officer in his official capacity shall be liable to attachment with the consent in writing of the Attorney General, H. K. Code, s. 76 (6), and in such case the order of attachment shall be served on such public officer.