§ 3352 - Statement of secured debt
§ 3352. Statement of secured debt
The officer making such attachment or taking such property on execution may make a written demand of the mortgagee, pledgee or the holder of such lien, for an account in writing, under oath, of the amount due upon the debt secured by such mortgage, pledge or lien, and may retain such property in his custody until the same is given without tender or payment. Upon receiving such demand, the account shall be rendered within fifteen days by a resident of the state and within thirty days by a nonresident. If the account is not rendered within the time aforesaid or if a false account is rendered, such property may be holden and sold, discharged from such mortgage, pledge or lien.