HC Deb 19 April 1842 vol 62 c869
Lord Eliot

moved for leave to bring in a bill To amend and explain so much of the two acts of the 6th and 7th years of his late Majesty, and of the 1st year of her present Majesty, as relates to the execution of civil bill decrees for the possession of land in Ireland. The noble Lord stated, that one of the objects of the intended measure was to enable sheriffs to appoint sufficient deputies for the execution of decrees.

Mr. M. J. O' Connell

said, heretofore the special bailiffs were appointed at the re- commendation of the plaintiffs, and that the decrees were executed at the peril of the plaintiffs. The result was anything but satisfactory, and he thought, therefore, that provision should be made for the appointment of respectable persons.

Lord Eliot

felt assured, that under the bill, respectable persons would in future be appointed.

Leave given.

Bill brought in and read a first time.

House adjourned.