Every constable with whom an execution is lodged for collection shall proceed forthwith to execute it according to its exigency, unless ordered by the party in whose favor it was issued to wait. Every execution shall be returned to the magistrate by whom it was issued within sixty days from date of its issue and the constable making such return shall set forth the full execution thereof or the reasons for his failure.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-322; 1952 Code Section 43-322; 1942 Code Section 3740; 1932 Code Section 3740; Civ. C. '22 Section 2273; Civ. C. '12 Section 1477; Civ. C. '02 Section 1052; G. S. 874; R. S. 910; 1846 (11) 360.