Rhode Island § 44-8-11 - Collection by Distress
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§ 44-8-11. Collection by Distress
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-8-11
§ 44-8-11. Attachment and sale of corporate property.
The officer charged with the service of the warrant shall levy and collect the sum set forth in the warrant by attachment and seizure of the real and personal estate of the corporation against whom the warrant was issued, and shall sell the estate at public auction, giving thirty (30) days previous notice of the time and place of the sale by posting up two (2) notices in the city or town in which the corporation is located. A deed of the estate made by the officer shall vest in the purchaser all the right, title, and interest, which the corporation had in the estate at the time of the attachment and seizure of the estate.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 29, § 18; G.L. 1909, ch. 39, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 37, § 14; G.L. 1938,
ch. 32, §§ 19, 33; P.L. 1946, ch. 1800, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 44-8-11.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 44-8-11
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 44-8-11 cover?
Section 44-8-11 ("Collection by Distress") 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 § 44-8-11?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 44-8-11 apply to my situation?
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