Rhode Island § 40-5-16 - Support of the Needy
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§ 40-5-16. Support of the Needy
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5-16
§ 40-5-16. Proceedings against kindred not named in citation.
Upon suggestion made, other kindred of ability, not named in the citation, may be notified, and the process may be continued; and upon due notice, whether they appear or are defaulted, the court may proceed against them in the same manner as if they had been named in the citation.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 79, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 93, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 105, § 11; G.L. 1938,
ch. 69, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 40-8-16; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 40-5-16
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 40-5-16 cover?
Section 40-5-16 ("Support of the Needy") 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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