Rhode Island General Laws 34-15-22. Apportionment of costs
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In an action for partition, the court before which the action may be pending may adjudge and determine, as to it shall appear equitable and just, relative to the apportionment of costs among the parties, plaintiff and defendant, by dividing the costs equally or subjecting either party to the payment of the whole or any part thereof.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 265, § 22; G.L. 1909, ch. 330, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 381, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 586, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 34-15-22.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 34-15-22
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.