A constable shall faithfully and promptly:
(1) Execute all processes lawfully directed to him by competent authority; and
(2) Make return, on oath, to the person issuing the process, to be endorsed in writing on it, of his proceedings by virtue of it.
Every constable appointed by a magistrate shall be bound, when required, to execute every lawful order, judgment and determination of the magistrate or his court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-320; 1952 Code Section 43-320; 1942 Code Section 3738; 1932 Code Section 3738; Civ. C. '22 Section 2271; Civ. C. '12 Section 1475; Civ. C. '02 Section 1050; G. S. 867; R. S. 904-907; 1839 (11) 80.