Rhode Island § 37-12-9 - Contractors’ Bonds
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 37-12-9 — Contractors’ Bonds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-12-9. Contractors’ Bonds
R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-12-9
§ 37-12-9. Payment into court by surety — Discharge.
The surety on the bond may pay into the registry of the court, for distribution among those who may be or become entitled thereto under the decree of the court, the penal sum named in the bond less any amount which the surety may have paid to the state in satisfaction of the liability of the surety to the state under the bond, and then shall be entitled to be discharged from all further liability under the bond.
History of Section.
P.L. 1934, ch. 2105, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 79, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 37-12-9.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 37-12-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 37-12-9 cover?
Section 37-12-9 ("Contractors’ Bonds") 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 § 37-12-9?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 37-12-9" (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 § 37-12-9 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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