Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-35 - Enforcement of Common Law and Contractual Liens
Section 34-35-4. - Citation of unknown owner.

§ 34-35-4. Citation of unknown owner.
If the owner of the property is unknown, the complaint may be filed thirty (30) days after the money becomes due, and a citation may issue “to the unknown owner,” describing the property. In that case, or if the residence of the owner is unknown, the citation may be served by publication in the manner as the court may direct.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 206, § 31; G.L. 1909, ch. 257, § 27; G.L. 1923, ch. 301, § 27; G.L. 1938, ch. 452, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 34-35-4.