§ 53-1-9 — Suspension of proceedings where prohibition applied for

On petition for a writ of prohibition, the circuit court, or judge in vacation, or the Supreme Court of Appeals, or a judge thereof in vacation, may, at any time before or after the application for the writ is made, if deemed proper, make an order, a copy of which shall be served on the defendant, suspending the proceedings sought to be prohibited until the final decision of the cause.