Rhode Island General Laws 34-21-3. Service of writ where deputy is party
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If any deputy sheriff is a party to the suit, then the writ shall be directed to and served by either of the town sergeants or constables in the county in which the same is to be served.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 272, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 336, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 387, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 589, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 34-21-3; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 67.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 34-21-3
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.