Rhode Island § 4-13-23 - Dogs
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§ 4-13-23. Dogs
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-13-23
§ 4-13-23. Sworn testimony before appraiser.
Whenever any owner of a sheep or lamb, cattle, horse, hog or fowl, suffering loss by reason of the biting, maiming or killing by any dog, notifies the appraiser as provided in §§ 4-13-20 and 4-13-21, the appraiser shall require the owner and any other person to be sworn before him or her, touching the loss, and, when sworn, to answer in writing as to any facts or circumstances relating to the loss, and the special constable or appraiser shall administer the oath.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 111, § 20; G.L. 1909, ch. 135, § 20; G.L. 1923, ch. 136, § 20; G.L.
1938, ch. 639, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 4-13-23.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-13-23
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-13-23 cover?
Section 4-13-23 ("Dogs") 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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