§ 9-6-15 — § 9-6-15. Pleading of equitable defense in district courts.

Rhode Island § 9-6-15

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 9: COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY
• Ch. 9-6: Pleadings

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§ 9-6-15. Pleading of equitable defense in district courts.

In any action at law, pending in a district court, the plaintiff or the defendant may plead any equitable defense, upon which an unconditional judgment can be rendered for the party pleading the defense.

Legislative History

C.P.A. 1905, § 242; G.L. 1909, ch. 283, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 520, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 9-6-15; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 16.