Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 17-24 – Compelling Performance of Election Duties
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| § 17-24-1 | Mandamus by supreme court – Replacement of officer refusing to obey |
| § 17-24-2 | Performance of duties by supreme court appointee |
| § 17-24-3 | Powers of court appointee – Hindering performance |
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 17-24 - Compelling Performance of Election Duties
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- 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.