Rhode Island § 4-7-22 § 4-7-22. Treble damages in civil action by producer — Alternative remedy.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 4-7-22 — § 4-7-22. Treble damages in civil action by producer — Alternative remedy.

Rhode Island § 4-7-22

Title 4Animals and Animal Husbandry

Ch. 4-7Livestock Dealers

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-7-22 (2026).

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§ 4-7-22. Treble damages in civil action by producer — Alternative remedy.
Any person failing to pay for livestock purchased from the livestock producer, and
            who is or should be licensed under this chapter, is liable for damages three (3) times
            the amount unpaid plus reasonable attorney fees as liquidated damages in a civil suit
            brought by the livestock dealer under the applicable rules of law in the courts. This
            provision is an additional or alternative remedy to the livestock producer.
         

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§ 4-7-22. Treble damages in civil action by producer — Alternative remedy.

Any person failing to pay for livestock purchased from the livestock producer, and who is or should be licensed under this chapter, is liable for damages three (3) times the amount unpaid plus reasonable attorney fees as liquidated damages in a civil suit brought by the livestock dealer under the applicable rules of law in the courts. This provision is an additional or alternative remedy to the livestock producer.