Rhode Island General Laws 39-10-3. Filing of power of attorney – Receipt in evidence
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A copy of a power of attorney duly certified and authenticated shall be filed with the secretary of state, and copies thereof duly certified shall be received in evidence in all courts in the state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 160, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 189, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 217, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 391, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 39-10-3.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 39-10-3
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC