Rhode Island § 10-13-17 - Relief of Poor Debtors
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§ 10-13-17. Relief of Poor Debtors
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-13-17
§ 10-13-17. Examination of defendant and administration of oath.
If it shall appear to the court in which the action is pending that notice has been given as provided in § 10-13-16, the court shall examine the defendant on his or her oath concerning his or her estate and effects and the disposal thereof and may also receive any other evidence offered by the defendant or by the plaintiff, and upon the examination the court may, in its discretion, administer to the defendant the oath.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 260, § 15; C.P.A. 1905, § 1234; G.L. 1909, ch. 326, § 15; G.L. 1923,
ch. 377, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 563, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 10-13-17; P.L. 1997, ch. 326,
§ 34.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 10-13-17
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 10-13-17 cover?
Section 10-13-17 ("Relief of Poor Debtors") 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.
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