R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-21-8: Plea of general issue.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 12 Criminal Procedure
- Chapter 21 Recovery of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures
The defendant to an action for a penalty may plead the general issue, and under it give any special matter in evidence.
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