20-107. Process; fees. All process or writs issuing out of the supreme court shall be directed to the sheriff or other proper officer of the county where the same is to be executed, who shall serve the same: Provided, That the marshal of said court shall have power to serve any such order, warrant, notice or citation issuing out of said court, and shall receive the same fees therefor as other officers are entitled to for like services.

History: G.S. 1868, ch. 27, § 6; October 31; R.S. 1923, 20-107.