Rhode Island § 10-5-28 - Attachment
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§ 10-5-28. Attachment
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-5-28
§ 10-5-28. Proceeds of sale of mortgaged property.
Upon any sale as provided in § 10-5-27, the attaching officer shall first apply so much of the proceeds of the sale as may be necessary to pay the amount for which the property was mortgaged, with such deduction for interest for the anticipated payment, or allowance for damages for the anticipated payment, as may be allowed by the justice directing the sale; and the officer shall pay only the balance into the registry of the court for the purposes of the attachment.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 572; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch.
549, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 10-5-28; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 95.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 10-5-28
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 10-5-28 cover?
Section 10-5-28 ("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 § 10-5-28?
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