Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40-5-20 — § 40-5-20. Recovery of costs by respondent.

Rhode Island § 40-5-20

JurisdictionRhode Island

Title 40Human services

Ch. 40-5Support of the Needy

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5-20 (2026).

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§ 40-5-20. Recovery of costs by respondent.
If the petition be not entered, or be discontinued or withdrawn, or adjudged groundless,
            the respondent shall recover costs.
         

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Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 79, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 93, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 105, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 69, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 40-8-20; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.

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