Execution of civil judgments

(1) Where the alcalde has given a judgment for the payment of money, the amount, in case of default or failure of payment, shall be recoverable forthwith, or at the time or times and in the manner thereby directed under the judgment, by a warrant of execution signed by the alcalde for the seizure and sale of the goods and chattels of the defendant. (2) The warrant of execution may be executed by any person authorised in writing by the alcalde, and that person shall seize and sell the goods and chattels of the defendant, wherever they may be found within the district of the court, however, no sale shall be had until after the expiration of seven days from the time when the seizure was made, unless the goods are of a perishable nature or the plaintiff requires a stay of the sale. (3) The alcalde shall pay to the plaintiff out of the proceeds of the sale, so far as it is sufficient, the amount of the judgment and costs, including the costs of execution which shall not exceed two dollars, to which he is entitled.