Removal of co-collector for negligence or misconduct; complaint; recovery of loss or damage

§ 20–505. Removal of co-collector for negligence or misconduct; complaint; recovery of loss or damageIf a joint collector apprehends that he is in danger of suffering by the negligence or misconduct by a co-collector in the administration or the improper use or misapplication of the assets of the estate, he may apply to the court for relief. Upon adjudging the complaint to be well founded, the court may revoke the powers and authority of the collector so complained of and compel the delivery and surrender to the remaining collector of the assets, books, papers, and evidences of debt, of the estate that, may be in the possession or control of the person so dismissed from the administration. The remaining collectors may recover, in a civil action, for any loss or damage they may suffer through the collector whose powers have been revoked.