Collection of Rates

XLVIDisputes concerning Rates or Charges occasioned by Distress to be settled by a Justice in England or Ireland, and in Scotland by the Sheriff.

If any Dispute arise concerning the Amount of any Rates due, or the Charges occasioned by any Distress or Arrestment, by virtue of this or the Special Act, the Person making such Distress or using such Arrestment may detain the Goods distrained or arrested until the Amount of the Rates due or the Charges of such Distress or Arrestment be ascertained by a Justice, if in England or Ireland, and by the Sheriff if in Scotland, who, upon Application made to him for that Purpose, shall determine the same, and award such Costs to be paid by either of the Parties to the other of them as he shall think reasonable, and such Costs, if not paid on Demand, shall be levied by Distress or Poinding and Sale, and such Justice or Sheriff shall issue his Warrant accordingly.