Rhode Island Statutes

§ 10-7-9 — § 10-7-9. Criminal proceedings not prerequisite.

Rhode Island·Title 10 Courts and civil procedure–Procedure in particular actions·Ch. 10-7 Death by Wrongful Act

§ 10-7-9. Criminal proceedings not prerequisite.
In order to maintain any action given in and by this chapter, it shall not be necessary
            to first institute criminal proceedings against the defendant.
         

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Legislative History

C.P.A. 1905, § 235; G.L. 1909, ch. 283, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 477, § 2; P.L. 1953, ch. 3215, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 10-7-9.

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