Rhode Island § 10-17-7 - Trustee Process
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§ 10-17-7. Trustee Process
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-17-7
§ 10-17-7. Amount with which trustee charged — Action against trustee.
If the accounts filed by any trustee in accordance with § 10-17-2 shall disclose that the trustee is holding any wages or personal estate of the defendant, then the trustee shall be charged to the amount disclosed, if less than the judgment or decree, otherwise to the amount of the judgment or decree. At the discretion of the court, an order may be entered allowing a partial charge of those funds. However, no such order shall be entered in the same case more than once in a three (3) month period of time. The plaintiff, after having recovered judgment or decree against the defendant, may bring his or her action against the trustee to recover the amount for which he or she is charged, with interest and costs.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 579; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 13; G.L. 1938,
ch. 550, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-7; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 58; P.L. 1984, ch. 357, §
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 10-17-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 10-17-7 cover?
Section 10-17-7 ("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 § 10-17-7?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 10-17-7" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 10-17-7 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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