Rhode Island General Laws 10-14-1. Equity petition in supreme court
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The title to any office, to determine which the writ of quo warranto lies at the common law, may be brought in question by petition to the supreme court.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 263, § 1; C.P.A. 1905, § 1160; G.L. 1909, ch. 328, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 379, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 585, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-14-1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 10-14-1
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.