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Personal estate, when mortgaged and in the possession of the mortgagor, and while the estate is redeemable at law or in equity, may be attached on writ of attachment against the mortgagor, in the same manner as his or her other personal estate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 10. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure in Particular Actions § 10-5-26. Attachment of mortgaged personal property - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-10-courts-and-civil-procedure-procedure-in-particular-actions/ri-gen-laws-sect-10-5-26/
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