The proceeds of the sale of the personal property as provided in § 22-2717, shall be applied in the payment of the costs of the action and abatement and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the defendant.

History

Feb. 7, 1914, 38 Stat. 281, ch. 16, § 6

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 22-2718.

1981 Ed., § 22-2718.