In lieu of proceeding by summons in any civil action for debt brought before a justice of the peace, the proceeding may be by attachment, as provided by §§ 9583 and 9584 of this title and in the manner provided in such sections.
Code 1852, § 2156; Code 1915, § 4043; 34 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 6; Code 1935, § 4530; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 9589.