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SECTION 9-5-20

§ 9-5-20 Writs and other process againstunknown defendant. – Whenever the name of any defendant or respondent is not known to the plaintiff,the summons and other process may issue against him or her by a fictitiousname, or by such description as the plaintiff or complainant may select; and ifduly served, it shall not be abated for that cause, but may be amended with orwithout terms as the court may order.

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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-9 > Chapter-9-5 > 9-5-20

SECTION 9-5-20

§ 9-5-20 Writs and other process againstunknown defendant. – Whenever the name of any defendant or respondent is not known to the plaintiff,the summons and other process may issue against him or her by a fictitiousname, or by such description as the plaintiff or complainant may select; and ifduly served, it shall not be abated for that cause, but may be amended with orwithout terms as the court may order.