R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-3-11

Current through 2024 Public Law 24
Section 45-3-11 - Forfeiture for neglect of duty by officers

Every town clerk or town treasurer who neglects or refuses to issue a warrant as provided in § 45-3-8, and every town sergeant or constable who neglects or refuses to serve the warrant as provided in § 45-3-8,, shall forfeit for each neglect fifty dollars ($50.00); to be recovered, one-half (1/2) to the use of the town, and one-half (1/2) to the use of the person who sues for the warrant.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-3-11

G.L. 1896, ch. 37, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 47, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 48, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 330, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 45-3-11.