Rhode Island General Laws 10-9-28. Common law remedies not barred by penalties
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The recovery of any penalty imposed by this chapter shall not bar any action at the common law for false imprisonment, or for false return to the writ of habeas corpus, or for any other injury or damage sustained by the aggrieved party.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, ch. 678; G.L. 1909, ch. 305, § 27; G.L. 1923, ch. 356, § 27; G.L. 1938, ch. 584, § 27; G.L. 1956, § 10-9-28.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 10-9-28
- 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.
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.