§1‑85. Affidavits on hearing for removal; when removal ordered.
No action, civil or criminal,shall be removed, unless the affidavit sets forth particularly and in detailthe ground of the application. It is competent for the other side to controvertthe allegations of fact in the application, and to offer counter affidavits tothat end. The judge shall order the removal of the action, if he is satisfiedafter thorough examination of the evidence as aforesaid that the ends ofjustice demand it. (1879, c. 45; Code, s. 197; 1899, c. 104, s. 2; Rev.,s. 427; C.S., s. 472.)