§ 34-35-1. Complaint for order of sale. Whoever has a lien for money due him or her on account of work and labor, care and diligence, or money expended on or about personal property or for storage of personal property or has a lien therefor on account by reason of any contract expressed or implied, […]
§ 34-35-2. Citation to owner. Upon filing the complaint, the clerk of the court shall issue a citation to the owner of the property to appear before the court at a time and place designated, to show cause why such lien should not be allowed and enforced by the court for the amount claimed. History […]
§ 34-35-3. Service of citation. The citation shall contain the substance of the complaint and shall be served on the owner by a deputy sheriff, at least ten (10) days before the return day of the citation, by leaving an attested copy at the last and usual place of abode of the owner, or by […]
§ 34-35-4. Citation of unknown owner. If the owner of the property is unknown, the complaint may be filed thirty (30) days after the money becomes due, and a citation may issue “to the unknown owner,” describing the property. In that case, or if the residence of the owner is unknown, the citation may be […]
§ 34-35-5. Order of sale — Distribution of proceeds. If the owner makes default at the time appointed, or if, upon a hearing of the parties, it appears that a lien exists upon the property, and that the property ought to be sold for the satisfaction of the debt, the court may make an order […]
§ 34-35-6. Alternative remedies unimpaired. This chapter shall not limit or restrict the right of any party having a lien upon property to hold or dispose of the property in any other manner authorized by law, or by contract of parties. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 206, § 33; G.L. 1909, ch. 257, § 29; […]
