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N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 5238: Directions to the sheriff

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  1. Civil Practice Law & Rules
  2. Article 52. Enforcement of Money Judgments

§ 5238. Directions to the sheriff. Upon motion of any party, on

notice to the sheriff and all other parties, the court may direct the

sheriff to dispose of, account for, assign, return or release all or any

part of any property or debt, or the proceeds thereof, or to file

additional returns, subject to the payment of the sheriff's fees and

expenses. As far as practicable, the court shall direct that notice of

the motion be given to any other judgment creditors, at the addresses

shown on the judgment docket and to any persons who have secured orders

of attachment affecting any property or debt, or the proceeds thereof,

sought to be returned or released.

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