In all other cases in which notice is not required by law, the court may, in its discretion, before proceeding, order notice.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 767; G.L. 1909, ch. 309, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 360, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 571, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 33-22-10.