Title 34
Property

Chapter 19
Forcible Entry and Detainer

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-19-7

§ 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 therefor.

History of Section.
P.L. 1908, ch. 1533, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 340, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 391, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 591, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 34-19-7.