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.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 49 - Transfer of Records and Property of Office
§ 8-49-101. Delivery to Successor Required
§ 8-49-102. Order to Show Cause for Nondelivery
§ 8-49-103. Inquiry as to Nondelivery
§ 8-49-104. Oath of Delivery to Qualified Successor
§ 8-49-105. Commitment for Failure to Deliver Records and Property
§ 8-49-106. Search Warrant for Records and Property
§ 8-49-107. Delivery of Records and Property Returned on Warrant