R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-22-10

In all cases where power is conferred upon the superior court to hear and determine any matter in vacation, the court may, in its discretion, award costs to either or neither party thereto, or divide the costs in any proportion between the parties; such costs to be taxed by the clerk unless objected to by either party, in which event the costs shall be passed on by the court, and, if allowed, collected by execution.