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§ 9-5-5 — § 9-5-5. Form of writs from supreme and superior courts.

Rhode Island § 9-5-5
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Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY
Ch. 9-5Writs, Summons and Process

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-5-5 (2026).

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§ 9-5-5. Form of writs from supreme and superior courts.

All writs issuing from the supreme or superior court shall be in such form as the court shall prescribe, except if express provision is made by statute.

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Legislative History

C.P.A. 1905, § 501; G.L. 1909, ch. 299, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 349, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 514, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 9-5-5.

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