§ 35A-1327. Advancements to be secured against waste.

§35A‑1327.  Advancements to be secured against waste.

It is the duty of the clerk towithhold advancements from such persons as will probably waste them, or so tosecure the same, when they may have families, that it may be applied to theirsupport and comfort; but any sum so advanced shall be regarded as anadvancement to such persons. (R.C., c. 57, s. 14; Code, s.1682; Rev., s. 1905; C.S., s. 2301; 1987, c. 550, s. 3.)