§ 10-16-3. Venue of actions — Rules of practice.
The venue of actions under this chapter shall be the same as in ordinary civil actions, except cases wherein the plaintiff is a corporation, in which event the action must be brought in the division of the district court wherein the defendant resides. If the defendant resides outside the state, then the venue shall be the same as in other civil actions. The laws relating to practice in ordinary civil actions in the district court, which are applicable to this procedure, and not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, shall apply to cases under this procedure.
History of Section.P.L. 1930, ch. 1596, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 592, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 10-16-3; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 12; P.L. 1976, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 77, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Chapter 10-16 - Small Claims and Consumer Claims
Section 10-16-1. - Actions subject to chapter.
Section 10-16-2. - Jurisdiction of district court.
Section 10-16-3. - Venue of actions — Rules of practice.
Section 10-16-3.1. - Corporations — Representatives.
Section 10-16-4. - Filing fee — Waiver of appeal.
Section 10-16-5. - Rules of procedure.
Section 10-16-6. - Notations in docket — Refusal or return undelivered of notice to defendant.
Section 10-16-7. - Judgment on default by defendant.
Section 10-16-8. - Default by plaintiff — Prevention of abuse of procedure by claimants.
Section 10-16-9. - Filing of defense — Counterclaim.
Section 10-16-10. - Amendment of statements — Informality of proceedings — Evidence.
Section 10-16-11. - Vacation of decisions or orders — Order of new hearing.
Section 10-16-12. - Manner of payment of judgment — Stay of execution.
Section 10-16-13. - Disbursements allowed as costs.
Section 10-16-14. - Appeals by defendant.
Section 10-16-15. - Remedies for enforcement of judgments.
Section 10-16-16. - Appropriations for carrying out chapter.