§ 17-24-1 Mandamus by supreme court – Replacement of officer refusing to obey
§ 17-24-2 Performance of duties by supreme court appointee
§ 17-24-3 Powers of court appointee – Hindering performance

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 17-24 - Compelling Performance of Election Duties

  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • 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
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.