Sec. 21. Whenever a clerk of any court goes out of office, it shall be his or her duty to deliver over to his or her successor, and of his or her successor to demand and.
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Sec. 21. Whenever a clerk of any court goes out of office, it shall be his or her duty to deliver over to his or her successor, and of his or her successor to demand and receive from him or her, all the books, papers, records and other things appertaining to the office, or in the possession of such outgoing clerk, by virtue of the office. Should any person herein required to give up the books, papers, records and other things refuse to do so on such application or request, the court has the authority to use such compulsory process, and take such measures as may be necessary to coerce the delivery according to the intent and purpose hereof.