If there are several legacies, and a return of part of a legacy which has been paid becomes necessary, the legatee shall only be required to return a proportional part of the legatee’s legacy towards making up the whole sum wanting.

Code 1852, § ?2600; Code 1915, § ?4528; Code 1935, § ?4982; 12 Del. C. 1953, § ?2318; 59 Del. Laws, c. 384, § ?1; 70 Del Laws, c. 186,, § ?1;