§ 7177. Failure to execute process.
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§ 7177. Failure to execute process.
(a)Scope of section.-- This section applies to a constable subject to all of the following:
(1)The constable is entrusted with the execution of a process for the collection of money.
(2)The constable, by neglect of duty, fails to collect the money.
(3)The constable's security is used to pay the money.
(b)Equitable interest.-- The person that pays the security under subsection (a)(3):
(1)has an equitable interest in the judgment; and
(2)may collect the judgment in the name of the party that won the judgment.
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