§ 46-20-1. Petition to drain across lands of another. Whenever the owner or owners of any lands in this state may wish to drain the lands, and cannot agree with the proprietor or proprietors of the adjacent land or lands to be affected, as to the mode of draining the land or lands and the […]
§ 46-20-2. Notice of hearing on petition. On receipt of the petition as aforesaid, the town council shall refer the matter to some day for a hearing, and shall cause notice to be served on all parties interested, of the substance of the petition and the time and place of the hearing thereon, at least […]
§ 46-20-3. Determination of best method of drainage — Apportionment of damages — Action by council. If the town council, after hearing the parties in interest, shall deem it advisable, they shall appoint three (3) judicious and disinterested persons who shall prescribe the best mode of draining the land or lands and shall apportion the […]
§ 46-20-4. Appeal. If either of the parties interested shall be aggrieved by the doings or orders of the town council, that party, or that party’s heir or devisee, may appeal therefrom, according to the provisions of law, with reference to appeals from town councils. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 76, § 4; C.P.A. 1905, […]
§ 46-20-5. Costs. The costs of the petition and all the proceedings thereon under this chapter shall be taxed at the discretion of the town council or of the court, and execution shall issue therefor as in civil cases. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 76, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 90, § 5; G.L. 1923, […]
