[Principles apply to equity suits.]

The principles of the provisions of this article shall apply and extend to all suits in equity when the object of the complaint or answer is for the recovery of lands and tenements. History: C.L. 1897, § 2685 (265), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, § 1 (265); Code 1915, § 4378; C.S. 1929, § 105-1819; 1941 Comp., § 25-803; 1953 Comp., § 22-8-3.