The master may compel the attendance of witnesses before him and punish for any contempt.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 15-1821; 1952 Code Section 15-1821; 1942 Code Section 3691; 1932 Code Section 3699; Civ. C. '22 Section 2236; Civ. C. '12 Section 1387; Civ. C. '02 Section 978; G. S. 793; R. S. 849; 1878 (16) 609; 1840 (11) 157, 158 Sections 10, 11, 12.