If the owner of the property is unknown, the complaint may be filed thirty (30) days after the money becomes due, and a citation may issue 'to the unknown owner,' describing the property. In that case, or if the residence of the owner is unknown, the citation may be served by publication in the manner as the court may direct. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 206, § 31; G.L. 1909, ch. 257, § 27; G.L. 1923, ch. 301, § 27; G.L. 1938, ch. 452, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 34-35-4.
Rhode Island Legal Code