Rhode Island General Laws 9-22-16. Extra costs for appeal to delay
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If it shall appear, on an appeal, exception, or other proceeding, from a lower to a higher court, that the proceeding has been taken (or affidavit filed) solely for delay, the court shall impose double costs on the party so seeking delay, or, in its discretion, treble costs if the case shall seem to warrant it.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 456; G.L. 1909, ch. 295, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 345, § 16; G.L. 1938, ch. 536, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 9-22-16.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-22-16
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.