§ 9-4-5. Venue of actions between nonresident parties.
If no one of the plaintiffs or defendants dwell within the state, and a corporation established out of the state be a party, personal or transitory actions or suits by or against it may, if brought in the superior court, be brought in the court for any county, or if in the district court, in any division.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 224; G.L. 1909, ch. 283, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 511, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 9-4-5; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Chapter 9-4 - Commencement of Proceedings
Section 9-4-2. - Venue of actions involving realty.
Section 9-4-3. - Venue based on residence of parties.
Section 9-4-4. - Venue in personal or transitory actions involving corporations.
Section 9-4-5. - Venue of actions between nonresident parties.
Section 9-4-6. - Dismissal for improper venue — Transfer.
Section 9-4-7. - Filing of papers and payment of entry fee.