A Bill for an Act to Amend the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Cap. S6 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to Introduce Provisions for Restricting the Accounts of Judgment Debtors and Establishing a Specific Timeframe Within Which the Appropriate Officer Must Respond to Requests for Consent to Garnishee Accounts Under the Control of a Public Officer; and for Related Matters
National Assembly (2024)
Working Paper
This Bill seeks to amend the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act CAP. S6 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to introduce provisions for restricting the accounts of judgment debtors and establishing a specific timeframe within which the appropriate officer must respond to requests for consent to garnishee accounts under the control of a public officer. These amendments aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal process in enforcing judgments and ensuring timely compliance by public officers.