The superior court or district courts, upon petition made by any sheriff or other officer setting forth the facts on oath, may allow such fair compensation for the keeping of personal property attached and held on mesne process as shall on examination be found to be reasonable.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 295, § 13; C.P.A. 1905, § 1216; G.L. 1909, ch. 364, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 417, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 633, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 9-29-10.