Rhode Island General Laws 34-16-11. Service on nonresidents
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A nonresident defendant whose place of residence or business is known to the plaintiff shall be served by sending the process registered or certified mail to the defendant postpaid, addressed to his or her residence or place of business last known to the plaintiff.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 528, § 26; P.L. 1940, ch. 938, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3717, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 34-16-11.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 34-16-11
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.