Rhode Island General Laws 4-16-5. Settlement of disputes as to maintenance charges
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In case any difference arises between the parties about the charge of keeping an estrayed animal, the dispute may be referred to the district court having jurisdiction in the city or town, which shall hear and determine the dispute and tax costs as in other cases.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 130, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 156, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 186, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 644, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 4-16-5.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 4-16-5
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9