Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)

Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 70

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70. Saving the provisions of article 992, if any person knowingly avoids, obstructs or refuses service of any act or court order or execution of any warrant or order by any executive officer of the courts, he shall be guilty of contempt of court and shall be liable, on conviction, to the punishments mentioned in article 990. Executive officer to inform court of any warrant issued against an exempted person. Amended by: VI.1880.13.

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