# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-10: Service of process on residents

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-10

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-10
- **Heading:** Service of process on residents
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-16 / Section 34-16-10

## Text

Service of process upon known defendants residing or located in the state whose residence or place of business therein is known or can be ascertained by the plaintiff shall be made personally, as provided by law.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-1 § 34-16-1. Action brought by person claiming through sale or proceedings requiring notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-2 § 34-16-2. Examination of title €” Notice to parties in interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-3 § 34-16-3. Determination of title €” Decree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-4 § 34-16-4. Action brought by person claiming through conveyance, devise, or inheritance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-5 § 34-16-5. Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-6 § 34-16-6. Filing of abstract of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-7 § 34-16-7. Presumption of lost grant by adverse possession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-8 § 34-16-8. Parties barred by presumption of lost grant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-9 § 34-16-9. Inclusion of unknown defendants in complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-10 § 34-16-10. Service of process on residents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-11 § 34-16-11. Service on nonresidents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-12 § 34-16-12. Service on defendants unknown or with unknown addresses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-13 § 34-16-13. Proof of service €” Jurisdiction of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-16-14 § 34-16-14. Proof of title €” Judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-16_S34-16-14.md)

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