Procedure, §18-3-9. Effect of judgment on actions still pending, §18-3-4. Granting of issuance of writ. Procedure, §18-3-9. Joint contractors or partners, §18-3-6. Nonresident corporations, §18-3-7. Notification to defendant of issuance, §18-3-14. Prior to debt becoming due, §18-3-3.