639.61  Hearing and orders.
  The petitioner’s claim shall be in a summary manner investigated. The court may hear the proof or order a reference, or may impanel a jury to inquire into the facts. If it is found that the petitioner has a title to, a lien on, or any interest in such property, the court shall make such order as may be necessary to protect the petitioner’s rights.
[R60, §3237; C73, §3016; C97, §3928; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12137; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §639.61]