Rhode Island § 33-13-19 - Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance
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§ 33-13-19. Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-13-19
§ 33-13-19. Liability to creditor for amount payable by insolvent heir, devisee or other — Restriction to amount received from estate.
If an heir, devisee or other person who was originally liable with others for the claim is insolvent, unable to pay his or her proportion thereof, or beyond reach of process, the others shall be liable to the creditor for the whole amount of his or her claim; but no one shall be compelled to pay more than the amount received by him or her from the estate of the deceased.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 989; G.L. 1909, ch. 318, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 369, § 24; G.L. 1938,
ch. 579, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 33-13-19.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 33-13-19
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 33-13-19 cover?
Section 33-13-19 ("Legacies, Devises, and Inheritance") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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