Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)

Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 865

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865. (1) If, notwithstanding the issue and execution of a precautionary warrant o f arrest, a ship or vessel is removed fr om the jurisdiction of the court in breach of the warrant of arres t, the owner, bareboat charterer or other person being in possession o f the ship or vessel at the time of such breach shall be jointly and severally liable to a penalty of one hundred and sixteen thousand and four hundred and seventy euro payable to the party issuing the warrant. (2) The liability for the payment of a penalty arising under thi s article shall be without prejudice to any other possible sancti on arising under the provisions of Title XVII of Book Third of thi s Code. 238 CAP. 12.] CODE OF ORGANIZATION AND CIVIL PROCEDURE ( Articles 866 to 870, both inclusive, were deleted by XIV .2006.99) Added by: VIII.2010.61. Sub-title IV A OF THE WARRANT OF ARREST OF AIRCRAFT Object of warrant. Added by: VIII.2010.61. Amended by: LII.2016.32; XXXVII.2021.43 .

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