§ 4-7-22 - Treble damages in civil action by producer – Alternative remedy. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 4-7-22

   § 4-7-22  Treble damages in civil action byproducer – Alternative remedy. – Any person failing to pay for livestock purchased from the livestock producer,and who is or should be licensed under this chapter, is liable for damagesthree (3) times the amount unpaid plus reasonable attorney fees as liquidateddamages in a civil suit brought by the livestock dealer under the applicablerules of law in the courts. This provision is an additional or alternativeremedy to the livestock producer.