Section 26-13-4
Contests of petition; receipt of evidence as to petition.
Upon the hearing of such petition, any person may contest the granting of same upon giving security for costs of such contest. All evidence touching such petition shall be taken in such manner as may be directed by the court.
(Code 1876, §2738; Code 1886, §2360; Code 1896, §832; Code 1907, §4508; Code 1923, §8283; Code 1940, T. 27, §16.)