Rhode Island Statutes

§ 10-17-17 — § 10-17-17. Defense in name of defendant.

Rhode Island·Title 10 Courts and civil procedure–Procedure in particular actions·Ch. 10-17 Trustee Process

§ 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.
         

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Legislative History

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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