§ 64 Valuation of real estate.

When someone offers real estate as security for a bond in a court case, an officer has to check that the property is actually worth what it's claimed to be worth. To do this, the officer needs sworn statements from two people who own land in the area and know local property values.

The officer's job is to collect these statements and make sure they're done properly. This means the officer can put the two people under oath and formally take their statements about the property's value. This step helps confirm that the real estate being used as security is worth enough to cover the bond.

In simple terms, this rule protects everyone involved by making sure the property backing up a bond has real, honest value. It's not enough for someone to just claim their land is worth a certain amount. Two knowledgeable local landowners have to confirm it under oath before the court will accept it.