§ 39-10-2. Appointment of attorney to receive process and appear.
Every corporation, person, or partnership shall by a written power appoint some citizen of this state, resident therein, as attorney, with power and authority to accept service of all lawful process against the corporation, person, or partnership, and to cause an appearance to be entered in like manner as if the corporation had existed or the person or the members of the partnership had been residents of and been duly served with process within the state.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 160, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 189, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 217, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 391, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 39-10-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-10 - Attorney for Receipt of Process
Section 39-10-1. - Corporations required to comply with chapter.
Section 39-10-2. - Appointment of attorney to receive process and appear.
Section 39-10-3. - Filing of power of attorney — Receipt in evidence.
Section 39-10-4. - Replacement of attorney on termination of power.
Section 39-10-5. - Service on attorney.
Section 39-10-6. - Corporation charter or list of partners filed.