§ 34-21-13. Assumption of defense by attaching creditor.
Whenever any action of replevin shall be brought against an officer who has taken or attached goods and chattels at the suit of a creditor, the creditor shall have the right to assume the defense of the suit upon indemnifying the officer against damages and costs therein, and the money recovered by way of damages by the officer shall be deemed to be recovered to the use of the attaching creditor, and when received shall be paid over to the creditor.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 272, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 336, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 387, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 589, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 34-21-13.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 34-21-1. - Property repleviable on superior court writ.
Section 34-21-2. - District court jurisdiction.
Section 34-21-3. - Service of writ where deputy is party.
Section 34-21-4. - Bond given prior to service of writ.
Section 34-21-5. - Court examination of bond — Failure of plaintiff to comply with court order.
Section 34-21-6. - Insufficient bond.
Section 34-21-7. - Failure of plaintiff to prosecute.
Section 34-21-8. - Judgment for defendant.
Section 34-21-9. - Form of writ of return and restoration.
Section 34-21-10. - Recovery of damages and costs by plaintiff.
Section 34-21-11. - Damages and costs on divided judgment.
Section 34-21-12. - Restored property subject to prior attachment.
Section 34-21-13. - Assumption of defense by attaching creditor.