In lieu of proceeding by summons in any civil action for debt brought before a justice of the peace, the proceeding may be by attachment, as provided by §§ 9583 and 9584 of this title and in the manner provided in such sections.

Code 1852, § ?2156; Code 1915, § ?4043; 34 Del. Laws, c. 221, § ?6; Code 1935, § ?4530; 10 Del. C. 1953, § ?9589;