Rhode Island § 10-17-13 - Trustee Process
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§ 10-17-13. Trustee Process
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-17-13
§ 10-17-13. Determination as to whether trustee is chargeable.
Whenever any person shall be served with a copy of a writ by which he or she shall be sought to be charged as trustee of the defendant named in the writ, and the person shall appear and answer to the action or suit so commenced, as to whether he or she is or is not a trustee of the defendant, the court in which the action or suit is brought or may be pending shall determine whether the person so served, is properly chargeable as the trustee of the defendant; and if chargeable, to what extent.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 584; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 18; G.L. 1938,
ch. 550, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-13.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 10-17-13
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 10-17-13 cover?
Section 10-17-13 ("Trustee Process") 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 § 10-17-13?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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