§ 34-21-7. Failure of plaintiff to prosecute.
Whenever any plaintiff in replevin shall neglect to enter and prosecute the suit, the defendant may, upon complaint, have judgment for a return and restoration of the goods and chattels replevied, and reasonable damages for the taking, with such reasonable costs as shall be adjudged by the court, and a writ of return and restoration thereupon accordingly.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 272, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 336, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 387, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 589, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 34-21-7.
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.