Rhode Island General Laws 9-26-27. Interest on execution
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Every deputy sheriff, town sergeant, and constable charged with the service of any execution for any debt or damages shall levy, collect, receive, and pay over interest on the debt or damages, from the date entered on the margin, up to the time of its discharge by him or her.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 649; G.L. 1909, ch. 304, § 26; G.L. 1923, ch. 355, § 26; G.L. 1938, ch. 553, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 9-26-27; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 19.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-26-27
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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