Delivery of records and property returned on warrant

Upon any books, papers, or property being brought before such officer, by virtue of such warrant, the officer shall examine and inquire whether the same appertained to the office vacated, in which case the officer shall cause such books, papers, and property to be delivered to the complainant. Code 1858, § 811; Shan., § 1132; Code 1932, § 1873; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2907. Upon any books, papers, or property being brought before such officer, by virtue of such warrant, the officer shall examine and inquire whether the same appertained to the office vacated, in which case the officer shall cause such books, papers, and property to be delivered to the complainant. Code 1858, § 811; Shan., § 1132; Code 1932, § 1873; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2907.