Rhode Island § 34-20-2 - Trespass and Actions for Possession
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§ 34-20-2. Trespass and Actions for Possession
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-20-2
§ 34-20-2. Actions to recovery possession — Right of entry.
In actions to recover possession of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, the plaintiff shall not be required to prove an actual entry under his or her title; but if he or she proves entitlement to an estate in the premises, whether as heir, devisee, purchaser, or otherwise, and proves a right of entry therein, this shall be deemed sufficient proof of his or her seisin, as alleged in the complaint; but no action shall be maintained unless the plaintiff has, at the time of commencing the same, a right of entry into the premises.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 404; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 52; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 52; G.L. 1938,
ch. 538, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 34-20-2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 34-20-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 34-20-2 cover?
Section 34-20-2 ("Trespass and Actions for Possession") 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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