§ 45-16-5 - Liability for neglect in serving process. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 45-16-5

   § 45-16-5  Liability for neglect in servingprocess. – Every town sergeant or constable who neglects or refuses to serve any process,issuing from lawful authority, directed to him or her to serve and execute, orwho is guilty of neglect or misfeasance in executing the duties of his or heroffice (having in all civil cases, paid or tendered unto him or her, his or herlegal fees, if he or she demands legal fees, for serving and executing theprocess), is liable to the party aggrieved for the damages that he or she hassustained by the neglect, refusal or misfeasance.