When any office is vacated, it is the duty of the incumbent, when requested, to deliver all books, papers, and other office property to his qualified successor.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 166; Code 1868, § 161; Code 1873, § 172; Code 1882, § 172; Civil Code 1895, § 269; Civil Code 1910, § 304; Code 1933, § 89-602.
Cross references.
Provision in quo warranto judgment for delivery to proper officer of all books and papers belonging to the public office in question, § 9-6-66 .