When sureties of commissioner, purchaser, etc., proceeded against by rule

Whenever a special commissioner, a receiver, purchaser at a judicial sale, or his personal representative, or any of them, can be proceeded against by rule for the recovery of money under §§ 8.01-105 , 8.01-106 and 8.01-107 , the surety of such commissioner, receiver, or purchaser, and the personal representatives of such sureties, may also be proceeded against under such sections. Code 1950, § 8-667; 1977, c. 617.