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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-16 - Small Claims and Consumer Claims › Section 10-16-16. - Appropriations for carrying out chapter.

§ 10-16-16. Appropriations for carrying out chapter.
The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the purpose of meeting the expenses of the district court in carrying out the provisions of this chapter; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the necessary sums, or so much thereof as may be from time to time required, upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the chief clerk of the district court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1930, ch. 1596, § 15; P.L. 1932, ch. 1904, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 592, § 15; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 65; G.L. 1956, § 10-16-16; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-1. - “Trustee” defined.

§ 10-17-1. “Trustee” defined.
The word “trustee”, wherever occurring in this chapter, shall be deemed to include the words “attorney”, “agent”, “factor”, or “debtor”.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 596; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 28; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 28; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-2. - Account by trustee as to attached property.

§ 10-17-2. Account by trustee as to attached property.
(a)
Whenever any person, partnership, or corporation shall be served with a judicial writ, original or mesne process, with purpose of attaching the wages or personal estate of the defendant in the hands or possession of the person, partnership, or corporation, the person, partnership, or corporation shall render an account in writing, upon oath, to the court to which the writ is returnable. The original account shall state what wages or personal estate, if any, up to the amount of the demands set forth in the writ, the trustee had in his, her, or its hands or possession at the time the writ was served, except as provided in § 6A-4-303; or if none shall exist, the trustee shall state that fact in writing, to the court. The trustee is not required to account to the court for property in his, her, or its hands or possession in excess of the demand set forth in the writ.
(b)
Whenever a supplemental accounting is required by § 10-17-4, the trustee shall set forth the amount of wages garnished, if any, in the reporting period and shall also state the total amount of defendant’s wages held by the trustee to date. Upon the entire amount of demand as set forth in the writ being collected, or if the defendant permanently leaves the trustee’s employment, final account shall be filed with the court issuing the writ, setting forth that fact.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 576; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 10; P.L. 1910, ch. 586, § 1; P.L. 1917, ch. 1490, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 10; P.L. 1930, ch. 1608, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-2; P.L. 1960, ch. 147, § 3; P.L. 1984, ch. 357, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-3. - Oath to account — Certified copy.

§ 10-17-3. Oath to account — Certified copy.
The disclosure made by virtue of § 10-17-2 shall be sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths and shall be filed with the clerk of the court to which the writ shall be returnable, and if the name and address of plaintiff’s attorney appears on the writ, a copy of the disclosure shall be mailed to the attorney at that address. The party filing the disclosure shall be entitled, on tendering a copy thereof and a fee of twenty-five cents ($.25) to the clerk, to have the copy certified by the clerk with whom the original is filed, and a certificate indorsed on such copy of the fact and date of filing.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 577; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-3; P.L. 1968, ch. 62, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-4. - Time of filing account.

§ 10-17-4. Time of filing account.
(a)
The account shall be filed with the court to which the writ is returnable within twenty (20) days after the service.
(b)
In the case of wage garnishments, supplementary accounts shall be filed monthly thereafter until one of three (3) events occurs:
(1)
The entire amount of plaintiff’s demand and costs of suit has been collected by the garnishee and reported to the court.
(2)
The defendant is no longer employed by the garnishee.
(3)
Plaintiff has released the garnishee from any obligation to file further accounts.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 576; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 10; P.L. 1910, ch. 586, § 1; P.L. 1917, ch. 1490, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 10; P.L. 1930, ch. 1608, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-4; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 58; P.L. 1966, ch. 1, § 14; P.L. 1984, ch. 357, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-5. - Surrender of property to officer.

§ 10-17-5. Surrender of property to officer.
When the personal estate of a defendant other than money or credits shall be attached in the hands of a person as trustee, if that person shall surrender the personal estate to the officer making the attachment, the officer shall take possession of the personal estate and make due return thereof upon the writ of attachment.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 576; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 10; P.L. 1910, ch. 586, § 1; P.L. 1917, ch. 1490, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 10; P.L. 1930, ch. 1608, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-6. - Summons of garnishee as witness.

§ 10-17-6. Summons of garnishee as witness.
(a)
In any action where money or other property shall have been trusteed in the hands of a person, firm, or corporation, the person signing the garnishee’s answer may be summoned by either party at any time before final judgment and subjected to examination and cross-examination upon all matters relating to or connected with the facts set forth in the answer, and evidence may be introduced to contradict the testimony of that person.
(b)
A person summoned as provided in subsection (a) shall be entitled to an attendance fee of three dollars ($3.00) and lawful mileage, and unless summoned in the manner set forth in subsection (a), the answer sworn to by a trustee shall be deemed true in deciding how far the trustee is chargeable.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 578; P.L. 1907, ch. 1432, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-7. - Amount with which trustee charged — Action against trustee.

§ 10-17-7. Amount with which trustee charged — Action against trustee.
If the accounts filed by any trustee in accordance with § 10-17-2 shall disclose that the trustee is holding any wages or personal estate of the defendant, then the trustee shall be charged to the amount disclosed, if less than the judgment or decree, otherwise to the amount of the judgment or decree. At the discretion of the court, an order may be entered allowing a partial charge of those funds. However, no such order shall be entered in the same case more than once in a three (3) month period of time. The plaintiff, after having recovered judgment or decree against the defendant, may bring his or her action against the trustee to recover the amount for which he or she is charged, with interest and costs.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 579; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-7; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 58; P.L. 1984, ch. 357, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-8. - Suits against separate trustees.

§ 10-17-8. Suits against separate trustees.
Whenever it shall appear that several persons, partnerships, or corporations have property of the defendant as trustees, the plaintiff may sue each separately and recover the amount in his or her hands, until the plaintiff shall receive full payment of his or her judgment or decree against the original defendant, with interest and costs.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 580; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 14; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-9. - Satisfaction by trustee after judgment against defendant.

§ 10-17-9. Satisfaction by trustee after judgment against defendant.
Any trustee, after final judgment or decree against the defendant, may satisfy the judgment or decree, or any part thereof, to the amount of the estate attached in his or her hands, before any suit shall be brought against him or her therefor; and such payment shall avail for his or her discharge, as against both plaintiff and defendant, for the amount thereof.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 581; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-10. - Delivery of specific articles on execution.

§ 10-17-10. Delivery of specific articles on execution.
If it shall appear by the disclosure that the personal estate in the hands of the trustee belonging to the defendant did not consist of money, but of one or more specific articles, the trustee may, after final judgment or decree against the defendant, surrender or deliver to the officer charged with the execution issued on the judgment or decree, the specific articles, in order that they may be taken on execution.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 582; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 16; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 7; P.L. 1948, ch. 2025, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-10.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-11. - Delivery of money to court before judgment.

§ 10-17-11. Delivery of money to court before judgment.
If it shall appear by the disclosure that the personal estate in the hands of the trustee belonging to the defendant consisted of money, the trustee, at any time before final judgment, may deliver the money to the clerk of the court.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 7; P.L. 1948, ch. 2025, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-11.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-12. - Discharge of trustee by surrender or delivery.

§ 10-17-12. Discharge of trustee by surrender or delivery.
The surrender or delivery shall be a good discharge to the trustee for the articles or money, as to both plaintiff and defendant in the action.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 583; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 8; P.L. 1948, ch. 2025, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-13. - Determination as to whether trustee is chargeable.

§ 10-17-13. Determination as to whether trustee is chargeable.
Whenever any person shall be served with a copy of a writ by which he or she shall be sought to be charged as trustee of the defendant named in the writ, and the person shall appear and answer to the action or suit so commenced, as to whether he or she is or is not a trustee of the defendant, the court in which the action or suit is brought or may be pending shall determine whether the person so served, is properly chargeable as the trustee of the defendant; and if chargeable, to what extent.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 584; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-13.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-14. - Liability of trustee for false answers.

§ 10-17-14. Liability of trustee for false answers.
Any person summoned as trustee of a defendant, making a false answer or affidavit in any case, shall be liable to the plaintiff in a civil action for any damages which may result to him or her from the false answer or affidavit.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 585; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-14; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 58.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-15. - Liability on failure to render account — Action against trustee.

§ 10-17-15. Liability on failure to render account — Action against trustee.
If any person, co-partnership or corporation, served as trustee with a copy of a writ, shall refuse or neglect to render, on oath, the account required by § 10-17-2, of what personal estate of the defendant the trustee had in his or her hand at the time of the service of the copy, the trustee shall be charged to the amount of the judgment or decree, if any, rendered against the defendant in the suit; or, if no judgment is so rendered because of want of service upon the defendant, then, the trustee shall be charged to the amount of the just claim or demand which the plaintiff may show against the defendant to the satisfaction of the court. The amount for which the trustee is charged may be recovered by a civil action against him or her, except as otherwise provided in § 9-25-24.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 586; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 20; P.L. 1917, ch. 1490, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 20; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-15; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 58.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-16. - Joint action against trustees failing to account.

§ 10-17-16. Joint action against trustees failing to account.
If several trustees shall neglect or refuse to render an account upon oath in the same case, then the plaintiff shall bring his or her action against all the trustees jointly, and in no other manner.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 587; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-16.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-17. - Defense in name of defendant.

§ 10-17-17. Defense in name of defendant.
Every person, who shall be served with a copy of a writ against any defendant, may file an answer to the action or suit and defend the suit in behalf and in the name of the defendant.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 588; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-17.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-18. - Dismissal of person served who holds no property.

§ 10-17-18. Dismissal of person served who holds no property.
If it shall appear by the disclosure that the person who or partnership or corporation which had been served as trustee with a copy of such writ, had not any of the personal estate of the defendant in his, her, or its hands, then the action or suit shall be dismissed, and the trustee who shall appear to defend the action shall recover the costs, unless the court has acquired personal jurisdiction over the defendant.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 589; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-18; P.L. 1966, ch. 1, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-19. - Intervention by other claimant of estate.

§ 10-17-19. Intervention by other claimant of estate.
Whenever the personal estate of any defendant is attached on trustee process, any person claiming the personal estate, under an assignment or otherwise, may on his or her own motion become a party to the action or suit so far as respects the title to the personal estate.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 590; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-19.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-20. - Questions of fact on additional allegations.

§ 10-17-20. Questions of fact on additional allegations.
Any question of fact arising upon additional allegations may be tried and determined in the manner that the court shall direct.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 592; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-20.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-21. - Apportionment of costs.

§ 10-17-21. Apportionment of costs.
In all cases under this chapter, the costs may be apportioned as the court may determine.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 593; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 26; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 26; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-21.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-17 - Trustee Process › Section 10-17-22. - Costs and charges incurred by trustee.

§ 10-17-22. Costs and charges incurred by trustee.
Every person, partnership, or corporation served with a copy of a writ for attaching the estate of another in his, her, or its hands or possession shall be paid all lawful costs and charges which he, she, or it shall incur in consequence of being served with the writ of attachment by the person who brings the action or suit; and so much of such charge as shall be judged reasonable by the court before whom the cause shall be pending shall be allowed in the bill of costs.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 595; G.L. 1909, ch. 301, § 27; G.L. 1923, ch. 351, § 27; G.L. 1938, ch. 550, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 10-17-22.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-1. - Short title.

§ 10-18-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Wage Earner Receivership Statute.”
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-2. - Definitions.

§ 10-18-2. Definitions.
(a)
A “prior creditor” is any creditor who had extended credit prior to the filing of the petition with the court.
(b)
A “subsequent creditor” is any creditor who extends credit subsequent to the filing of the petition with the court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-3. - Filing of petition.

§ 10-18-3. Filing of petition.
(a)
Any individual debtor whose income from all sources is not greater than the maximum wage earner income, as defined in subsection (b), and who is unable to pay his or her current debts as they mature but is able to make regular future payments on account sufficient to amortize the debts over a period of not more than five (5) years, may file a petition for receivership under this section with the clerk of the superior court in the county of his or her residence.
(b)
The maximum wage earner income as used in subsection (a) is hereby defined to mean the greater of the following:
(1)
Twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) per annum, or
(2)
An amount which, considering the fluctuations in the general price level, is equivalent to twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) per annum in calendar year 1968.
(c)
Changes in the price level shall be computed by the state controller using the consumer price index of the bureau of labor statistics of the United States department of labor. The foregoing computation shall be made annually, or more frequently at the discretion of the state controller.
(d)
The petition shall be under oath and shall set forth the following:
(1)
That the debtor is unable to meet his or her current debts as they mature;
(2)
The names and addresses of his or her employer or employers, the income received from each, the periods for which received and when payable;
(3)
Whether the petitioner is married, the name, age, and relationship of each person depending upon him or her for support and the approximate amount required for the petitioner’s and his or her dependents’ support;
(4)
A list of all his or her creditors, with the names and addresses of and the amount owing to each, the nature of the claim, whether the indebtedness is secured or unsecured, the nature of the security, if any, and whether any listed claim is disputed, together with the amount claimed by the creditor and the amount claimed by the debtor;
(5)
A description of all actions, suits or proceedings which are, to the best of his or her knowledge, in effect against him or her.
(e)
Upon filing the petition, the debtor shall pay to the clerk of the court the sum of five dollars ($5.00) as a filing fee.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-4. - Appointment of receiver and assignment.

§ 10-18-4. Appointment of receiver and assignment.
(a)
After the debtor has filed a petition for a wage earner receivership plan, the court shall select a receiver who shall be an attorney authorized to practice in Rhode Island.
(b)
The debtor shall deliver to the receiver a written assignment of all of his or her future wages, salaries, and commissions.
(c)
The receiver shall give bond to be approved by the court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-5. - Resignation and removal of receiver — Termination of receivership.

§ 10-18-5. Resignation and removal of receiver — Termination of receivership.
(a)
The receiver may resign only on permission of a justice of the superior court.
(b)
The receiver may be removed by any creditor or the debtor at any time by application to the court and upon good cause satisfactory to the court being shown for his or her removal.
(c)
Upon resignation or removal of the receiver or termination of the receivership for any other reason:
(1)
If such event occurs during the pendency of the plan, the court shall appoint a successor receiver in accordance with the provisions of § 10-18-4; and
(2)
The receiver shall render full accounting to the court of the transactions under the plan during his or her service as receiver.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-6. - Compensation of receiver.

§ 10-18-6. Compensation of receiver.
The receiver shall be compensated in an amount as determined by the superior court at such times as the court shall in its discretion determine. The receiver shall also be reimbursed for any costs incurred during the receivership. The amounts accrued as costs may be charged by the receiver to the debtor or deducted from distributions to be made by the receiver. Allocations of the amounts to particular distributions shall be within the discretion of the receiver.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-7. - Effect of filing.

§ 10-18-7. Effect of filing.
(a)
After the filing of the petition with the court under this chapter and until the dismissal of these proceedings, no prior creditor or subsequent creditor seeking the collection of any claim may levy or enforce any judgment, execution, attachment, garnishment, or other legal or equitable process or proceeding against the property, real or personal, including, but not limited to, wages, salaries, or commission of the debtor; nor may any assignment of wages be enforced against the debtor.
(b)
Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall by order require that all such proceedings be so stayed and the debtor shall be entitled to have a copy of the order served upon any or all of his or her creditors and his or her employer(s).
(c)
With respect to the claims to be amortized under this chapter, the time between the filing of the petition with the court or the inclusion of the claim in these proceedings, whichever is later, and the dismissal of these proceedings shall not be counted as a part of the period of any statute of limitations.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-8. - Filing of the accepted plan with the secretary of state and its effect.

§ 10-18-8. Filing of the accepted plan with the secretary of state and its effect.
(a)
After the plan submitted by the receiver is approved by the court, it shall be filed by the clerk of the court with the secretary of state within twenty-one (21) days from the time of the original filing of the petition with the court. The filing shall have the following effect:
(1)
Except as stated in § 10-18-11(b), all subsequent creditors shall be excluded from the plan.
(2)
All prior creditors who have not been included in the plan shall be excluded from the plan unless the creditor, the receiver or the debtor makes application to the court within ten (10) days after the filing of the plan with the secretary of state.
(b)
All unsecured creditors excluded from the plan by force of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section must wait until the dismissal of these proceedings before collecting upon their claims. Secured creditors’ rights are determined by §§ 10-18-10 and 10-18-11(c).
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-9. - Effect of approval of plan on prior unsecured creditors.

§ 10-18-9. Effect of approval of plan on prior unsecured creditors.
All prior unsecured creditors, who have been scheduled in the plan from the initial filing of the petition with the court or whose application has been submitted to the court within ten (10) days of filing with the secretary of state as provided in § 10-18-8(a)(2), must join the plan if it is approved.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-11. - Subsequent creditors.

§ 10-18-11. Subsequent creditors.
(a)
All subsequent creditors who have obtained the receiver’s approval prior to their extension of credit may be included in the plan upon application to the court by the creditor, the receiver, or the debtor.
(b)
The court, upon application by a creditor to be included in the plan, may include such creditors in the plan if it determines that the extension of credit to the debtor was reasonable. The court’s criteria in the process of determining the reasonableness of a creditor’s extension of credit shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)
Amount of credit extended;
(2)
Purpose for which the credit was extended;
(3)
Terms upon which the credit was extended;
(4)
Debtor’s ability to meet this extra financial obligation in light of his or her financial position under the plan.
(c)
If a subsequent secured creditor extends credit without the receiver’s approval, the secured creditor may reclaim or repossess the collateral sold on security if the debtor defaults upon the contract of sale unless the retention of such collateral by the debtor is essential to the continuance of his or her employment upon reasonable terms and conditions. In such case, § 10-18-10(e) shall apply.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-12. - Claims brought to judgment — Priority in case of default.

§ 10-18-12. Claims brought to judgment — Priority in case of default.
(a)
All creditors (secured and unsecured, prior and subsequent, those included and those excluded from the plan) may bring their claims against the debtor to judgment.
(b)
If these proceedings are terminated by dismissal, default, or otherwise:
(1)
Any claim reduced to judgment by a subsequent creditor excluded from the plan shall be deemed to have been reduced to judgment one day after these proceedings are terminated.
(2)
Any claim reduced to judgment by a prior creditor (whether included or excluded from the plan) or a subsequent creditor included in the plan within a reasonable time after termination of these proceedings shall be deemed to have been reduced to judgment as of the day these proceedings are terminated.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-14. - Contents and payments of plan.

§ 10-18-14. Contents and payments of plan.
(a)
The plan, giving due regard to the reasonable requirements of the debtor and his or her dependents, shall provide for periodic payments by or on behalf of the debtor to the receiver by virtue of the wage assignment and court order, or otherwise; and the debtor may make additional payments to the receiver. If the debtor is required by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction to pay money for the support and maintenance of dependents, then, upon the filing with the court of a certified copy of the order, the plan shall be modified to the extent required to comply with the order.
(b)
In no case shall the plan provide for receipt by the debtor from the receiver or otherwise of an amount less than the minimum amount of the income of the debtor that is exempt from garnishment under the laws of this state or federal law.
(c)
Subject both to § 10-18-10(e) on minimum amounts to be paid to certain secured creditors and to this section, the plan shall provide for the receiver to pay, to the extent of funds received by him or her, a pro rata share of the balance to each creditor on the basis of the amount of the claim of each creditor; provided, however, that claims of ten dollars ($10.00) or less may be paid in full.
(d)
The plan shall provide that if the total amount available to be distributed is less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), the receiver may deposit the undistributed amount in a special trust account until the next distribution date that the total amount is two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or more.
(e)
Any money which is not called for by any creditor, or, if sent to a creditor, is returned undelivered and which remains in the possession of the receiver for more than six (6) months after these proceedings are dismissed, must be paid by the receiver to the other creditors in proportion to their unpaid obligations under the plan on the date these proceedings were dismissed, provided that no creditor is paid in excess of the full amount of his or her claim as of the date payment is made. If no such creditors exist, then the money shall be paid to the debtor.
(f)
The court may, upon application of the debtor, the receiver, or any creditor, upon notice to all other parties, at any time or times during the pendency of these proceedings, increase or reduce the amount of the installment payments provided by the plan, or extend or shorten the time for any payments, or otherwise alter the provisions of the plan, where it shall be made to appear, after hearing, that the circumstances of the debtor so warrant or require.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-15. - Dispute of claims during pendency of proceedings.

§ 10-18-15. Dispute of claims during pendency of proceedings.
(a)
The court, receiver, debtor, or any creditor may dispute the claim of any creditor at any time during the pendency of these proceedings. Upon the filing with the court of a written notice of intention to dispute a claim or upon the determination of the court, on its own motion, to dispute a claim, the court shall cause notice of a hearing thereon to be served on all parties and hold a hearing thereon. At the hearing the court may establish the amount of the claim or make such other determination as shall be fair and equitable under the circumstances.
(b)
Neither the determination of the amount of any claim for the purposes of the plan, nor the acceptance of payments thereunder, shall affect the right of any creditor to litigate his or her claim and obtain judgment thereon, or the right of the debtor to dispute it, and the amount of any judgments shall be substituted by the receiver for the amount theretofore being used as a basis for distribution.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-16. - Termination of the plan.

§ 10-18-16. Termination of the plan.
(a)
If any payment provided by the plan to be made to the receiver by or on behalf of the debtor is in default or if the debtor has otherwise violated the provisions of this chapter or of the plan, the receiver or any creditor may, and if the default shall have continued for a period of more than thirty (30) days the receiver shall, report the matter to the court. The receiver shall submit a report and his or her recommendations to the court and the court may terminate the plan.
(b)
If the addition of any prior creditor included in the plan by reason of the provision in § 10-18-8(a)(2) or of any subsequent creditor by reason of § 10-18-11(a) and (b) shall make continuation of the plan unfeasible, the court may, upon petition of the debtor, the receiver, or any creditor, with notice to all other parties, and upon a hearing, terminate these proceedings.
(c)
If the debtor makes preferential payments to creditors participating in the plan during the pendency of the proceedings or appears for any reason to be abusing the privileges of this chapter, the receiver shall promptly report the matter to the court and the court may terminate the plan. If the court finds that preferential payments have been made to those creditors participating in the plan, it shall order those creditors who had received a preferential payment to pay over the amount of the preferential payment to the receiver who shall apply it to reduce the debtor’s indebtedness under the plan pro rata, among all creditors participating in the plan. A preferential payment is any payment to a creditor participating in the plan which is, at the time of the payment, in excess of what he or she is entitled to under the plan.
(d)
If the plan is terminated prior to completion of the plan, the court shall award a reasonable fee to the receiver which shall be preferred to all other claims against the debtor, except federal or state obligations.
(e)
In deciding whether or not to terminate a wage earner receivership plan, whenever the discretion is given, the court shall consider the following criteria:
(1)
The feasibility of the plan; whether in light of the debtor’s income and the size of the debt incurred it is reasonable for the debt to be paid off on an amortized basis within the time remaining in the plan;
(2)
The knowledge which subsequent creditors had, or should have had, when they extended credit of the prior debts of the debtor;
(3)
The knowledge which subsequent creditors had, or should have had, when they extended credit, of the insolvency of the debtor;
(4)
The intent of the debtor to abuse the plan by unreasonably incurring debts which, if included in the plan, would make the plan unfeasible;
(5)
Prejudice to the interests of those creditors who have participated in the plan in not being able to collect their debts by those means proscribed by this chapter during the pendency of the plan.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-17. - Duration of proceedings.

§ 10-18-17. Duration of proceedings.
(a)
Receivership proceedings under this chapter shall continue during the pendency of the plan or until all debts of the debtor are sooner paid or these proceedings are sooner terminated as provided in this chapter.
(b)
Upon termination of these proceedings, the court shall discharge the receiver and notify the debtor’s employer who had been subject to an assignment of wages under this chapter that the debtor is no longer subject to such assignment. The receiver shall return to the debtor all assignments received by him or her under this chapter marked “Cancelled.”
(c)
If any claim covered by the plan is unpaid in whole or in part at the termination of the plan, all interest accrued during the pendency of these proceedings and unpaid shall be added to the principal amount of the debt, but that interest shall not bear additional interest thereafter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-18. - Subpoenas — Costs.

§ 10-18-18. Subpoenas — Costs.
The court may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses at hearings held under this chapter. Any costs in connection with such hearings may be assessed against any of the parties in such manner as the court may deem just.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-19. - Deferred obligations of debtor during pendency of receivership proceedings.

§ 10-18-19. Deferred obligations of debtor during pendency of receivership proceedings.
During the pendency of these receivership proceedings, the debtor shall not voluntarily incur obligations for the payment of money at any time in excess of an aggregate amount of one hundred dollars ($100) or incur any secured obligation without the prior approval of the receiver upon the receiver’s determination that the obligations are for the reasonable living requirements of the debtor or his or her family or dependents and that payments of the obligations will not represent an undue hazard to the successful completion of the plan.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-20. - Notices — Employment changes.

§ 10-18-20. Notices — Employment changes.
(a)
All notices provided for in this chapter may be given by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, and if the return receipt is not received, the court may order the notice served as process is served in the court, and the cost thereof shall be paid by the person giving notice.
(b)
The period of notice for all court hearings for which notice is required shall be at least five (5) days, unless the court by rule or special order shall prescribe a different period of time.
(c)
If the debtor changes his or her employer or acquires an additional employer, he or she shall notify the receiver and execute and deliver to the receiver a new assignment of his or her wages if required and the receiver shall give written notice thereof to the new employer.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-18 - Wage Earner Receivership › Section 10-18-21. - Payments by employers.

§ 10-18-21. Payments by employers.
(a)
Payments by any employer to a receiver in pursuance of notice from the court or the filing of a petition under this chapter or the receipt of an assignment of wages, salary or commissions by a receiver shall be payment to the employee the same as if received by the employee personally, regardless of any defect or invalidity in the instruments or these proceedings, and regardless of any statute of this state relating to wage assignments, garnishments, exemptions, or otherwise to the contrary.
(b)
Any employer who pays any salary, wages or commission in violation of a notice received by him or her from the court shall be liable for any sums so paid.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 186, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-19 - Rhode Island Medical Liability Actions [Repealed.] › Section 10-19-1 - — 10-19-10. Repealed.

§ 10-19-1 — 10-19-10. Repealed.
History of Section.
A chapter concerning medical liability actions, and consisting of §§ 10-19-1 — 10-19-7 (P.L. 1981, ch. 187, § 2) was repealed by P.L. 1985, ch. 150, § 24, effective June 11, 1985. The chapter had been previously declared unconstitutional in Boucher v. Sayeed, 459 A.2d 87 (1983).
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-20 - State Environmental Rights › Section 10-20-1. - Legislative findings and purpose.

§ 10-20-1. Legislative findings and purpose.
The general assembly finds and declares that each person is entitled by right to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of air, water, land, and other natural resources located within the state and that each person has the responsibility to contribute to the protection, preservation, and enhancement thereof. The legislature further declares its policy to create and maintain within the state conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony in order that present and future generations may enjoy clean air and water, productive land, and other natural resources with which this state has been endowed. Accordingly, it is in the public interest to provide an adequate civil remedy to protect air, water, land and other natural resources located within the state from pollution, impairment, or destruction.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 224, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-20 - State Environmental Rights › Section 10-20-2. - Definitions.

§ 10-20-2. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given them in this section:
(1)
“Environmental control agency” shall mean any state agency which is empowered to protect, preserve, or enhance the natural resources of the state which includes, but is not limited to, the department of environmental management, the department of health, coastal resources management council, public utilities commission, the statewide planning program, and the water resources board.
(2)
“Environmental quality standard” shall mean any statute, ordinance, limitation, regulation, rule, order, license, stipulation, agreement, or permit of the state or any instrumentality, agency, or political subdivision thereof.
(3)
“Natural resources” shall include, but not be limited to, all mineral, animal, botanical, air, water, land, timber, soil, quietude, and recreational resources.
(4)
“Nonresident individual” means any natural person, or his or her personal representative, who is not domiciled or residing in the state when suit is commenced.
(5)
“Person” means any natural person, any state, municipality, or other governmental or political subdivision or other public agency or instrumentality, any public or private corporation, any partnership, firm, association, or other organization, any receiver, trustee, assignee, agent, or other legal representative of any of the foregoing, and any other entity.
(6)
“Pollution, impairment, or destruction” is any conduct by any person which violates, or is likely to violate, any environmental quality standard which was issued prior to the date the alleged violation occurred or is likely to occur or any conduct which materially adversely affects or is likely to materially adversely affect the environment.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 224, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-20 - State Environmental Rights › Section 10-20-4. - Burden of proof.

§ 10-20-4. Burden of proof.
(a)
In any action maintained under § 10-20-3, where the subject of the action is conduct governed by an environmental quality standard promulgated or issued by an environmental control agency, whenever the plaintiff shall have made a prima facie showing that the conduct of the defendant violates or is likely to violate the environmental quality standard, the defendant may rebut the prima facie showing by the submission of evidence to the contrary.
(b)
In any other action maintained under § 10-20-3, whenever the plaintiff shall have made a prima facie showing that the conduct of the defendant has, or is likely to cause the pollution, impairment or destruction of the air, water, land, or other natural resources located within the state, the defendant may rebut the prima facie showing by the submission of evidence to the contrary. The defendant may also show, by way of an affirmative defense, that there is no feasible, prudent, and economically viable alternative and the conduct at issue is consistent with the reasonable requirements of the public health, safety, and welfare.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 224, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-20 - State Environmental Rights › Section 10-20-5. - Appointment of referee.

§ 10-20-5. Appointment of referee.
The court may appoint a referee, who shall be a disinterested person, to take testimony and make a report to the court in any such action.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 224, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions › Chapter 10-20 - State Environmental Rights › Section 10-20-6. - Relief.

§ 10-20-6. Relief.
The court may grant declaratory relief, temporary and permanent equitable relief, or may impose such conditions upon a party as are necessary or appropriate to protect the air, water, land, or other natural resources located within the state from pollution, impairment, or destruction, considering the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and the availability of feasible, prudent, and economically viable alternatives.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 224, § 1.