Writs, Summons and Process

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Section
9-5-1

Writs in name of state - Seal - Signature by clerk or justice.

Section
9-5-2

Counties in which superior court writs made and returnable.

Section
9-5-3

Facsimile signature of clerk or seal of the court.

Section
9-5-4

Repealed.

Section
9-5-5

Form of writs from supreme and superior courts.

Section
9-5-6

Writs and process operating throughout state - Officers to whom directed.

Section
9-5-7

Direction of writs for arrest or execution against the body.

Section
9-5-8

Power of New Shoreham town sergeant - Bond.

Section
9-5-9

Warrants for commitment to institutions.

Section
9-5-10

Direction and return of district courts writs and summonses.

Section
9-5-10.1

Certification of constables.

Section
9-5-10.2

Posting of bond by certified constables.

Section
9-5-10.3

Powers and authority of certified constables.

Section
9-5-10.4

Renewal of certification of certified constables.

Section
9-5-10.5

Suspension, revocation or review of certification of certified constables.

Section
9-5-10.6

Certified constables' board.

Section
9-5-11

District court process returnable in any division.

Section
9-5-12

9-5-13 - Repealed.

Section
9-5-14

Writs of mesne process.

Section
9-5-15

Form for writs of replevin.

Section
9-5-16

9-5-17 - Repealed.

Section
9-5-18

Adaptation of forms to more than one defendant.

Section
9-5-19

Adaptation of forms not prescribed.

Section
9-5-20

Writs and other process against unknown defendant.

Section
9-5-21

Signature of processes in action involving clerk of court.

Section
9-5-22

False swearing in affidavit to support writ.

Section
9-5-23

Time of service of original writs - Writs returnable on holiday.

Section
9-5-24

Service on Sunday void.

Section
9-5-25

Exemption of voters from arrest.

Section
9-5-26

Repealed.

Section
9-5-27

Service on nonresident guardian, executor, or administrator.

Section
9-5-28

Affidavit or admission of service on nonresident.

Section
9-5-29

Appointment of attorney by nonresidents doing business in state.

Section
9-5-30

Replacement of attorney for nonresident - Revocation of power.

Section
9-5-31

Filing fee for power of attorney.

Section
9-5-32

Notice to nonresident to appoint attorney - Agents for noncomplying persons.

Section
9-5-33

Jurisdiction over foreign corporations and over nonresident individuals, partnerships, or associations.

Section
9-5-34

Appointment of attorney by foreign corporations.

Section
9-5-35

Service of court papers at work.