Persons interested in land may release it from attachment

It shall be lawful for any person claiming an interest in land which has been, or is about to be, attached, to obtain its release by paying the arrears, interest, and costs incurred; and all such sums, if paid by a tenant, may be deducted from any rent then or afterwards due by him to the defaulter; and if paid by a bona fide mortgagee or other incumbrancer upon the estate, or by any person not being in possession thereof but bona fide claiming an interest therein adverse to the defaulter, may be recovered in the manner provided in section 36.