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2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and civil procedure–Procedure in particular actions
Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process
Section 10-17-17 - Defense in name of defendant.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 10-17-17 (2017)
§ 10-17-17. Defense in name of defendant.
Every person, who shall be served with a copy of a writ against any defendant, may file an answer to the action or suit and defend the suit in behalf and in the name of the defendant.
History of Section.
(C.P.A. 1905, § 588; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-17.)
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