The receiver shall be vested with the property and effects and rights in action of the judgment debtor, not exempt by law, or such part thereof as the court or judge may order, and may sue for, collect, and recover, and dispose of the same, and apply the proceeds according to the order of the court or judge, and generally may do such acts concerning the property as the court or judge may authorize.
R.L. 1910, § 5203.