Rhode Island § 9-22-18 - Costs
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§ 9-22-18. Costs
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-22-18
§ 9-22-18. Disallowance of unjustified costs — Costs for written evidence.
The justice of any court, who shall examine and approve any bill of costs, shall strike out and disallow any sum that may be taxed or demanded for the expense of any witness, or any evidence whatsoever, that shall appear to the justice to be overcharged, frivolous, or not material to the issue of the cause; and no costs shall be allowed for any written evidence, unless the fees are noted thereon, or certified by the officer who issued or made out the written evidence.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 458; G.L. 1909, ch. 295, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 345, § 18; G.L. 1938,
ch. 536, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 9-22-18.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-22-18
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-22-18 cover?
Section 9-22-18 ("Costs") 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 § 9-22-18?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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