§ 9-2-2. Joinder of defendants in action on contract or instrument.
When, in an action on any contract or specialty, including a bill of exchange or a promissory note, the property of a surety, endorser, or drawer has been attached, the property of the promissor, acceptor, or principal, properly before the court, if within its jurisdiction, if not attached at the commencement of the action, may be attached on mesne process or execution, and shall in all cases be first applied in the satisfaction of any judgment recovered therein.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 241; G.L. 1909, ch. 283, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 518, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 9-2-2; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 8; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 15.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Section 9-2-2. - Joinder of defendants in action on contract or instrument.
Section 9-2-3, 9-2-4. - Repealed.
Section 9-2-5. - Proceedings unimpaired by changes in parties.
Section 9-2-6. - Liability of representatives of deceased joint contractor.
Section 9-2-7. - Effect of judgment against part of joint contractors.
Section 9-2-8. - Assignee of nonnegotiable chose in action.
Section 9-2-9. - Restricted liability on instrument signed as fiduciary.
Section 9-2-10. - Association defined.
Section 9-2-11. - Actions by trustee for unincorporated associations.
Section 9-2-12. - Actions against unincorporated associations.
Section 9-2-13. - Death or incapacity of member or representative of association.
Section 9-2-14. - Judgment and execution against association.
Section 9-2-15. - Actions against members prohibited pending action against association.
Section 9-2-16. - Joinder of husband and wife as plaintiffs.
Section 9-2-18. - Acceleration of actions when party 65 or older.
Section 9-2-18.1. - Acceleration of action for enforcement of mechanics’ lien.
Section 9-2-19. - Malpractice actions.
Section 9-2-20. - Acceleration of actions involving $100,000 or more.