diff --git a/repertory/librepertory/src/drives/eviction.cpp b/repertory/librepertory/src/drives/eviction.cpp
index d0a648fc..f032b390 100644
--- a/repertory/librepertory/src/drives/eviction.cpp
+++ b/repertory/librepertory/src/drives/eviction.cpp
@@ -88,10 +88,6 @@ void eviction::service_function() {
     }
   }
 
-  if (get_stop_requested()) {
-    return;
-  }
-
   unique_mutex_lock lock(get_mutex());
   if (get_stop_requested()) {
     return;