If the defendant in an action of replevin notifies the officer taking possession of the property, in writing, of his intention to make either of the motions specified by section 16-3708 , the officer shall retain possession of the property until the motion is disposed of, if the motion is filed and notice given, as provided by section 16-3708 , to the plaintiff or his attorney, within two days thereafter.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 605, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-3709.
1973 Ed., § 16-3709.