Rhode Island § 34-16-13 - Quieting Title
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§ 34-16-13. Quieting Title
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-13
§ 34-16-13. Proof of service — Jurisdiction of parties.
The court shall be satisfied before proceeding to hear the cause on its merits that there has been full compliance with the requirements of this chapter with respect to the service of process and may accept the affidavit of any plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney of record as proof of service of process in cases where service has been ordered by mailing or publication. All persons served in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be and become parties defendant to the proceedings, and the service shall be valid, and complete and fully effectual to give jurisdiction over them for the purposes of adjudicating, determining, and/or forever barring their interest and those of all others representing or in privity with them notwithstanding the legal disabilities of those persons.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 528, § 26; P.L. 1940, ch. 938, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 34-16-13.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 34-16-13
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 34-16-13 cover?
Section 34-16-13 ("Quieting Title") 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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