Rhode Island General Laws 9-29-4. Costs allowed parties and attorneys in superior court
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The following fees shall be taxed and allowed in bills of costs to attorneys and parties in the superior court in civil cases:
| (1) | To the attorney of the party obtaining judgment ………………………………….. | $5.00 | |
| (2) | To plaintiff‘s solicitor for every complaint, original and supplemental ………………………………….. | 5.00 | |
| (3) | To defendant‘s solicitor for every answer, original or supplemental, one only to be taxed, though several filed, if defense be joint ………………………………….. | 5.00 |
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 295, § 7; C.P.A. 1905, § 1198; G.L. 1909, ch. 364, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 417, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 633, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 9-29-4.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-29-4
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.