Rhode Island § 9-26-13 - Levy and Sale on Execution
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§ 9-26-13. Levy and Sale on Execution
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-13
§ 9-26-13. Sale at auction — Surplus proceeds.
In case the owner shall not redeem them as provided in § 9-26-12, and in case they are not sold under special order, the officer shall sell the goods or chattels at public auction to the highest bidder, and in any case if any surplus shall remain after the debt or damages and costs and charges are paid, the surplus shall be delivered by the officer to the owner or to any person legally qualified on his or her behalf to receive the surplus.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 633; G.L. 1909, ch. 304, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 355, § 10; G.L. 1938,
ch. 553, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 9-26-13; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 23.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-26-13
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-26-13 cover?
Section 9-26-13 ("Levy and Sale on Execution") 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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