Section 35-9-84

Arrest of proceedings.

The tenant may arrest the proceedings and prevent the removal of himself and goods from the land by declaring on oath that his lease or term of rent has not expired, and that he is not holding possession of the premises over and beyond his term, or that his right of possession has not terminated or been forfeited, and that he still has a good and lawful right to the possession of said premises.

(Acts 1932, Ex. Sess., No. 133, p. 164; Code 1940, T. 31, §37.)