14 §851. Actions against sheriff for escape; for misconduct

Title 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL

Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

Chapter 205: LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

Subchapter 3: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS

§851. Actions against sheriff for escape; for misconduct

Actions for escape of prisoners committed on execution shall be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues, but actions against a sheriff, for negligence or misconduct of himself or his deputies, shall be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrues.