Rhode Island § 34-15-23 - Partition
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§ 34-15-23. Partition
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-15-23
§ 34-15-23. Costs as lien on property.
In an action for partition, the costs of partition, in such proportion as the court trying the action shall adjudge to be paid by any party or parties to the action, shall be a lien upon the interest of any party or parties in the several shares assigned to the party or parties, and in addition to the mode of recovery now used, may be recovered by sale of the several shares upon execution, to be issued in due form therefor in favor of the party or parties who may, by payment of the costs, be entitled to recover the costs.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 265, § 23; G.L. 1909, ch. 330, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 381, § 23; G.L.
1938, ch. 586, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 34-15-23.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 34-15-23
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 34-15-23 cover?
Section 34-15-23 ("Partition") 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 § 34-15-23?
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