Section 27: Sale of movable property

27. Sale of movable property (1) (a) As soon as possible after the inventory has been closed, if the sale of the movable property is necessary under article 826 of the Code Civil Mauricien‚ the notary shall fix a place and time for the sale of the movable property, and he shall also publish, in 2 or more daily newspapers, notices of the time and place, with or without a description of the goods to be sold, as he thinks best in the interest of the succession. (b) The notary may alter the time and place thus fixed, and issue fresh notices, where such a course appears to him necessary or advisable. (2) On the day fixed, whether the heirs attend or not, the notary shall sell the movable property by public auction. (3) (a) The notary may himself sell the movable property, or he may employ an auctioneer or a broker or both, as the nature of the articles to be sold render necessary. (b) Where the sale is effected by the notary himself, no larger sum shall be allowed to him on taxation, for his expenses, disbursements and fees in connection with the sale, than would have been payable if an auctioneer or broker had been employed.