Trustee Act, 1850

What may be done upon petition.

41. Upon the hearing of any such . . . petition it shall be lawful . . . for the said Lord Chancellor, should it be deemed necessary, to direct a reference to one of the masters in ordinary of the Court of Chancery to inquire into any facts which require such an investigation, or it shall be lawful . . . for the said Lord Chancellor, to direct such . . . petition to stand over, to enable the petitioner or petitioners to adduce evidence or further evidence . . . before the said Lord Chancellor, or to enable notice or any further notice of such . . . petition to be served upon any person or persons.