§ 45-3-11 - Forfeiture for neglect of duty by officers. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 45-3-11

   § 45-3-11  Forfeiture for neglect of dutyby officers. – Every town clerk or town treasurer who neglects or refuses to issue a warrantas provided in § 45-3-8, and every town sergeant or constable who neglectsor refuses to serve the warrant as provided in § 45-3-8,, shall forfeitfor each neglect fifty dollars ($50.00); to be recovered, one-half ( 1/2) tothe use of the town, and one-half ( 1/2) to the use of the person who sues forthe warrant.