Rhode Island General Laws 15-4-13. Liability of property to attachment and levy – Liens
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The property secured to a married woman by this chapter shall be liable to attachment and levy for her debts, and to levy for judgment in any action of tort against her, as if she were single and unmarried; and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impair any lien or right of lien on her property or any remedy provided by law for the enforcement of the lien.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 194, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 246, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 290, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 417, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 15-4-13.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 15-4-13
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.