Upon filing the complaint, the clerk of the court shall issue a citation to the owner of the property to appear before the court at a time and place designated, to show cause why such lien should not be allowed and enforced by the court for the amount claimed. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 206, § 29; C.P.A. 1905, § 1227; G.L. 1909, ch. 257, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 301, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 452, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 34-35-2.
Rhode Island Legal Code