Rhode Island General Laws 40-5-11. Investigation of complaints
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The superior court may, after ordering notice to the town of the pendency of the complaint, appoint a commission of not exceeding three (3) persons, who shall visit the pauper or paupers concerning whom the complaint is made and, upon hearing the allegations and evidence of the parties, report to the court, as soon as may be, whether or not the complaint is well founded.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 79, § 19; C.P.A. 1905, § 1109; G.L. 1909, ch. 93, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 105, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 69, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 40-8-11; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 40-5-11
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
- 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