Pennsylvania Statutes Title 65 P.S. Public Officers § 51. Officers to receive books of predecessors

In all cases where any person has been or hereafter shall be appointed to any office of public trust or employment, it shall be his duty, and it is hereby enjoined upon him, to call upon the person or persons who held the offices immediately before his appointment, or upon the heirs, executors or administrators of such person or persons, and receive from him or them all records, books, draughts, plans, papers, seals or other official documents, which to such office or appointment belonged, or of right appertained.