§ 10-2-1 Account between owners of common property
§ 10-2-2 Appointment and meeting of auditors
§ 10-2-3 Commitment of parties refusing to give evidence to auditors
§ 10-2-4 Judgment on auditors’ award
§ 10-2-5 Majority report of auditors – Quorum
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 10-2 - Account

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • justice of the peace: include warden of the peace and the words "district court" include warden's court. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-14
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • oath: includes affirmation; the word "sworn" includes affirmed; and the word "engaged" includes either sworn or affirmed. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-11
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.