Rhode Island § 34-19-3 § 34-19-3. Service on defendant — Proceeding on nonappearance.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 34-19-3 — § 34-19-3. Service on defendant — Proceeding on nonappearance.

Rhode Island § 34-19-3

Title 34Property

Ch. 34-19Forcible Entry and Detainer

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-19-3 (2026).

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§ 34-19-3. Service on defendant — Proceeding on nonappearance.
The summons shall be served upon the party complained against, or a copy thereof left
            at his or her usual place of abode, six (6) days, exclusive, before the day appointed
            by the justice for the trial; and if, after the service of the summons, the party
            shall not appear to defend, the court shall proceed to the inquiry in the same manner
            as if he or she were present.
         

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§ 34-19-3. Service on defendant — Proceeding on nonappearance.

The summons shall be served upon the party complained against, or a copy thereof left at his or her usual place of abode, six (6) days, exclusive, before the day appointed by the justice for the trial; and if, after the service of the summons, the party shall not appear to defend, the court shall proceed to the inquiry in the same manner as if he or she were present.