Application.

The application for such purpose must be in writing, verified by affidavit; must set forth the applicant's claim and must allege a sufficiency of assets in the hands of such executor or administrator to pay the same after discharging the debts of the testator, charges on his estate and other legacies entitled to priority of payment.

(Code 1852, §1773; Code 1867, §2099; Code 1876, §2476; Code 1886, §2193; Code 1896, §261; Code 1907, §2737; Code 1923, §5976; Code 1940, T. 61, §336.)