Rhode Island General Laws 12-21-8. Plea of general issue
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The defendant to an action for a penalty may plead the general issue, and under it give any special matter in evidence.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 288, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 357, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 410, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 631, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 12-21-8.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 12-21-8
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.