Title 42
State Affairs and Government

Chapter 29
Sheriffs

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-29-17

§ 42-29-17. Judgment for costs against defendant.

If the defendant shall recover judgment for costs, execution shall issue therefor against the person for whose use the suit is brought, and not against the general treasurer or sheriff, and the surety for costs of such person, if any there be, shall be liable for such costs as such sureties are in other cases.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 202; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-17.