§ 10-11-16. Bail’s remedy against principal.
The bail may have remedy by a civil action against his or her principal for all damages sustained by his or her becoming bail.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 258, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 324, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 375, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 565, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 10-11-16.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Chapter 10-11 - Bail of Persons Imprisoned on Civil Process
Section 10-11-1. - Bail taken by arresting officer.
Section 10-11-2. - Giving of bail bond.
Section 10-11-3. - Bail by indorsement of process.
Section 10-11-4. - Bail at any time before judgment — Counties other than Providence.
Section 10-11-5. - Bail in Providence county at any time before judgment.
Section 10-11-6. - Bond or indorsement in Providence county.
Section 10-11-7. - Discharge of bail by surrender of principal pending action.
Section 10-11-8. - Discharge of bail before judgment.
Section 10-11-9. - Commitment of principal surrendered before judgment.
Section 10-11-10. - Commitment of principal after judgment.
Section 10-11-11. - Discharge of principal on failure to take execution.
Section 10-11-12. - Death of principal discharging bail.
Section 10-11-13. - Judgment against bail.
Section 10-11-14. - Action against bail in superior court based on district court judgment.
Section 10-11-15. - Period after judgment allowed for action against bail.