Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 213

213. Where any of the presumptive heirs or other persons 88 [CAP. 16. CIVIL CODE having rights on the property of the absentee is unable to give the said security, it shall be in the discretion of the court to or der such other caution as it may deem proper in the interest of the abse ntee, having regard to the condition of the applicants, to their relationship with the absentee, and to other circumstances. Spouse may demand maintenance.