In all cases where any record, bond, execution, order of sale or other writ, or the returns thereon, or any other paper, or part thereof mentioned in this chapter has been or may be lost or destroyed, in whole or in part, and has been reinstated without appearance of or actual notice to the defendants in such proceeding of reinstatement, any such defendants may, at any time within two (2) years thereafter, unless he may be under disabilities, then within two

1. (2) years after the removal of such disabilities, on affidavit of merits have the same set aside on motion in writing, of which motion the plaintiff or complainant shall have the same notice required to be given the defendants in section 3 of this chapter, and when such reinstatement shall be set aside the same proceedings shall be had thereon as if the defendant had appeared to the original complaint for reinstatement.

As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.84.