Recovery of costs by defendant

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-19-7., under Chapter 34-19 Forcible Entry and Detainer.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-19-7.

If the jury’s verdict is that the complaint is not supported, or if the jury cannot agree upon a verdict, the defendant shall recover his or her costs of the proceeding, to be taxed by the court, who shall award to him or her, in common form, execution therefor.