If any of the property attached is perishable, the sheriff shall sell it in the manner prescribed by the court. The proceeds and other property attached by the sheriff shall be retained by the sheriff to answer any judgment that may be recovered in the action, unless sooner subject to execution upon another judgment recovered previous to the issuing of the attachment. Debts and credits attached may be collected by the sheriff, if the same can be done without suit. The sheriff’s receipt shall be a sufficient discharge for the amount paid.
[1911 CPA § 215; RL § 5157; NCL § 8713] — (NRS A 1973, 1179)