Statutes > Rhode Island Statutes > Title 9 - COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY > CHAPTER 9-2 - Parties > § 9-2-17 - Joinder of registered owner and operator of motor vehicle as defendants in action for negligence.

§ 9-2-17 - Joinder of registered owner and operator of motor vehicle as defendants in action for negligence.

SECTION 9-2-17

   § 9-2-17  Joinder of registered owner andoperator of motor vehicle as defendants in action for negligence. – A plaintiff may join the registered owner and operator of a motor vehicle in anaction to recover damages for negligence. Nothing herein shall be deemed todeprive the owner or operator of any defense he or she may have.