All instruments of evidence and depositions read to the jury may be taken out by them on their retirement.
History: (Code 1852, §2269; Code 1867, §2673; Code 1876, §3023; Code 1886, §2757; Code 1896, §3329; Code 1907, §5365; Code 1923, §9511; Code 1940, T. 7, §275.)