Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-15-22 (2026)

Apportionment of costs

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In an action for partition, the court before which the action may be pending may adjudge and determine, as to it shall appear equitable and just, relative to the apportionment of costs among the parties, plaintiff and defendant, by dividing the costs equally or subjecting either party to the payment of the whole or any part thereof.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2007–2019 · leading case: Moore v. Ballard, 914 A.2d 487 (R.I. 2007).

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Moore v. Ballard, 914 A.2d 487 (R.I. 2007). · cites it 7× “In the case under review, plaintiffs claim for attorney’s fees emanates explicitly from G.L.1956 § 34-15-22, which provides: “In an action for partition, the court before which the action may be pending may adjudge and determine, as to it shall appear equitable and just,…”

Jeranian v. Dermenjian (D.R.I. 2019). · cites it 3× “I further recommend that the Court order that the commissioner and his staff shall be compensated for their services from the proceeds of the partition pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-15-22 in accordance with the fees set forth in his memorandum (ECF No.”

Jeranian v. Dermenjian (D.R.I. 2019). · cites it 3× “Laws § 34-15-18, such a partition is conducted under the direction of the Court, with the proceeds of the sale allocated among the parties after deduction from each share of a reasonable portion of the costs and expenses of partition, with equitable apportionment of costs…”

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