The chancellors, whenever necessary to arrive at a correct knowledge of the respective bonds and their sufficiency, shall summon witnesses and examine them on oath, and shall examine all records in any of the county or state offices, and all records and papers in the offices of the clerks and masters.Acts 1869-1870, ch. 37, § 2; Shan., § 413; Code 1932, § 663; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 18-216.
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