Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-15-6 (2026)

Town or council meeting to levy tax to pay judgment against town

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On judgment being obtained for a debt, damages, or demand, in case the treasurer does not have sufficient money of the town or city in his or her hands to satisfy and pay the judgment obtained and the charges expended in defending the suit, the treasurer shall make application to any justice of the peace in the town or city, and the justice shall grant a warrant to the town sergeant, requiring the town sergeant to warn the electors of the town to hold a town meeting, at a time and place to be appointed, or to the mayor of the city requiring the mayor to call a special meeting of the city council of the city, for the speedy ordering and making a tax, to be collected for the reimbursement of the treasurer.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1985–1993 · leading case: Exeter-West Greenwich Reg'l Sch. Dist. v. Exeter-West Greenwich Teachers' Ass'n, 489 A.2d 1010 (R.I. 1985).

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Exeter-West Greenwich Reg'l Sch. Dist. v. Exeter-West Greenwich Teachers' Ass'n, 489 A.2d 1010 (R.I. 1985). “1956 (1980 Reenactment) §§ 45-15-6 and 45-15-7. The Superior Court will order the assessors of the two towns to assess the ratable property of the towns in proportion to their financial obligation to the regional school district and the tax collectors, or other appropriate…”

West Warwick Sch. Comm. v. Souliere, 626 A.2d 1280 (R.I. 1993). “1956 (1980 Reenactment) §§ 45-15-6 and 45-15-7. Exeter-West Greenwick, 489 A.”

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