Rhode Island § 17-24-2 - Compelling Performance of Election Duties
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§ 17-24-2. Compelling Performance of Election Duties
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-24-2
§ 17-24-2. Performance of duties by supreme court appointee.
The person appointed by the court, as provided in § 17-24-1, shall immediately proceed to perform the duties devolved upon him or her by the court, and the acts done by him or her in pursuance of his or her appointment shall be as effectual and valid in all respects as if the acts had been done and performed by the person failing, neglecting, or refusing, at the time and in the manner provided by law.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 14, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 20, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 19, § 6; G.L. 1938,
ch. 326, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 17-24-2; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 17-24-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 17-24-2 cover?
Section 17-24-2 ("Compelling Performance of Election Duties") 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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