§ 40-5-16. Proceedings against kindred not named in citation.
Upon suggestion made, other kindred of ability, not named in the citation, may be notified, and the process may be continued; and upon due notice, whether they appear or are defaulted, the court may proceed against them in the same manner as if they had been named in the citation.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 79, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 93, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 105, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 69, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 40-8-16; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-5 - Support of the Needy
Section 40-5-1. - Obligation of towns.
Section 40-5-2. - Oversight of poor by directors of public welfare.
Section 40-5-3. - Manner of support of poor.
Section 40-5-4. - Manner of relief in Providence.
Section 40-5-5 - — 40-5-9. [Repealed.]
Section 40-5-10. - Complaint as to neglect of pauper.
Section 40-5-11. - Investigation of complaints.
Section 40-5-12. - [Repealed.]
Section 40-5-13. - Obligation of kindred for support.
Section 40-5-14. - Enforcement of support obligation of kindred.
Section 40-5-15. - Citation and proceedings against kindred.
Section 40-5-16. - Proceedings against kindred not named in citation.
Section 40-5-17. - Limitation of proceedings.
Section 40-5-18. - Assessment of kindred for future support — Warrant for arrears.
Section 40-5-19. - Order as to residence of pauper.