Rhode Island § 10-5-40 - Attachment
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§ 10-5-40. Attachment
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-5-40
§ 10-5-40. Attested copies on demand — Fee.
The officer shall give to any defendant, his or her agent or attorney, or any other person interested in any action in which a writ of attachment shall have been served immediately upon his or her request, an attested copy of the writ, with his or her doings thereon, upon being tendered therefor a fee of twenty cents ($.20) for every page of two hundred (200) words of the copy of the writ.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 555; G.L. 1909, ch. 300, § 37; G.L. 1923, ch. 350, § 37; G.L. 1938,
ch. 547, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 10-5-40.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 10-5-40
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 10-5-40 cover?
Section 10-5-40 ("Attachment") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 10-5-40?
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