§ 11-15-17 — Liability for failure to execute process

Except as otherwise provided by law or order of the court, if the sheriff to whom a writ of
execution or attachment is delivered neglects or refuses to levy upon or sell any property of the
party charged in the writ which is liable to be levied upon or sold, which has been made known
to the sheriff by the judgment creditor or the creditor's attorney, the sheriff is liable to the creditor
for all damages sustained by the creditor. The sheriff is not liable if the sheriff has not levied
upon or sold property, when the sheriff's failure to act was the result of following the directions or
orders of the creditor or the creditor's agent or attorney.