Rhode Island General Laws 24-3-9. Election by council to make or discontinue improvements
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The town or city council shall, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the first publication of notice required by § 24-3-8, elect whether or not they will make improvements, and the town or city council may, at any time before election, discontinue all further proceedings relative thereto, but the town or city, upon the discontinuance, shall be liable for all costs, fees and expenses which shall have accrued; and the court may enter judgment and issue execution therefor as to the costs accrued on an appeal.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 71, § 37; G.L. 1909, ch. 82, § 40; G.L. 1923, ch. 95, § 40; G.L. 1938, ch. 72, § 40; G.L. 1956, § 24-3-9.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 24-3-9
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9