Rhode Island General Laws 9-1-39. Civil action for desecration
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Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person, organization, corporation, or association which is the owner of property that is injured, destroyed, written upon, painted, or otherwise damaged or defaced in violation of § 11-44-31 may bring an action for compensatory damages against the person or persons committing the offense described in § 11-44-31.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 374, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-1-39
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6