Ascertainment of liens — Priority.

If it appear by such certificate or reference, in case the certificate is not produced, that any such liens exist, the court shall appoint a referee to ascertain what amount remains due thereon or secured thereby respectively, and the order of priority in which they are entitled to be paid out of the property.

[Code 1881 § 568; 1877 p 119 § 571; 1869 p 136 § 521; RRS § 854.]