§ 34-19-1. Warrant for summons of jury. Whenever a complaint shall be made in writing and under oath of the complainant, or of some one in his or her behalf, to a justice of the superior court, that any person has made unlawful and forcible entry into lands or tenements, and with a strong hand […]
§ 34-19-10. Limitation of actions. The complaint may be made within three (3) years after the forcible entry and detainer, or forcible detainer, complained of is committed, and not after. History of Section.P.L. 1908, ch. 1533, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 340, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 391, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 591, § […]
§ 34-19-11. Compensation of jurors. Every person summoned and attending as a juror shall be entitled to the same allowance per day for attendance and for travel per mile as for like attendance and travel in the superior court; to be paid in the first instance by the complainant before the verdict shall be received, […]
§ 34-19-2. Issuance of summons to defendant. The court shall also make out a summons to the party complained against in the form following: THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. SC. (SEAL) To the sheriff of the county of ………. or ………. to his or her deputy, ………. Greeting: We command you that you summon ………. […]
§ 34-19-3. Service on defendant — Proceeding on nonappearance. The summons shall be served upon the party complained against, or a copy thereof left at his or her usual place of abode, six (6) days, exclusive, before the day appointed by the justice for the trial; and if, after the service of the summons, the […]
§ 34-19-4. Impaneling and oath of jurors. When the jury summoned, or such other jurors as may be taken up on a new venire to be issued by the court if occasion shall require, shall appear, they shall, to the number of twelve (12), be impaneled to inquire into the forcible entry and detainer, or […]
§ 34-19-5. Return of verdict. If, upon a full hearing of the cause, the jury shall find the complaint laid before them supported by the evidence, they shall sign and return to the court their verdict, in form following, to wit: At a court of inquiry held before one of the justices of the superior […]
§ 34-19-6. Judgment and writ of restitution. Upon the return of verdict for the complainant, the court shall enter up judgment that the complainant have restitution of the premises, with all costs, to be taxed by the court, and shall award a writ of restitution and for costs against the party complained of, in the […]
§ 34-19-7. Recovery of costs by defendant. If the jury’s verdict is that the complaint is not supported, or if the jury cannot agree upon a verdict, the defendant shall recover his or her costs of the proceeding, to be taxed by the court, who shall award to him or her, in common form, execution […]
§ 34-19-8. Appeal not allowed — New trial — Judgment not bar to further action. No appeal shall be allowed from the judgment of the court, nor shall a new trial be granted, in this proceeding, nor shall the judgment be a bar to any action thereafter brought by either party. History of Section.P.L. 1908, […]
§ 34-19-9. Certiorari to supreme court. The proceeding may be removed by certiorari into the supreme court, and be quashed for irregularity, if there is any. History of Section.P.L. 1908, ch. 1533, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 340, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 391, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 591, § 9; G.L. 1956, § […]
