Section X. On the day fixed for the hearing of the suit, or as soon after as may be practicable, the Court shal

X. On the day fixed for the hearing of the suit, or as soon after as may be practicable, the Court shall proceed to examine the plaintiff, or his representative when his personal attendance is not required, and the witnesses of the parties, and upon such examination and after inspecting the documents of the parties and making any further enquiry that may appear necessary, shall proceed to pass such order in the case in respect both to the claim and to the costs of suit as it may consider just and proper. XI. It