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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 34 - Property » Chapter 34-28 - Mechanics’ Liens » Section 34-28-18. – Consolidation of proceedings by different lienholders.

§ 34-28-18. Consolidation of proceedings by different lienholders.

If more than one complaint under §§ 34-28-10 and 34-28-13 are filed against the same or any part of the same property, like proceedings shall be had on each, and each plaintiff shall give, upon motion of any person interested in the complaint made at any time, surety for costs, unless he or she is an inhabitant of the state; but all such complaints against the same or any part of the same property shall be consolidated after the returns of the citations, and shall proceed as one.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 206, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 257, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 301, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 445, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 34-28-12; G.L. 1956, § 34-28-18; P.L. 1965, ch. 235, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 630, § 1.