In all cases in which it shall seem advisable to the court, on request of either party, a view by the jury may be ordered; and in all such cases, the court shall regulate the proceedings at the view and, in its discretion, accompany the jury.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 355; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 508, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 9-16-1.