Rhode Island § 11-33-4 - Perjury and False Swearing
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§ 11-33-4. Perjury and False Swearing
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-33-4
§ 11-33-4. False swearing pertaining to sale or conveyance of property.
Every person over the age of eighteen (18) years who shall willfully swear or affirm falsely before any notary public, justice of the peace, or other officer authorized to administer oaths, concerning any material fact relating to any contract, lease, or other document pertaining to the sale or conveyance of real or personal property shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 394, § 24; P.L. 1925, ch. 656, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 605, § 24; G.L.
1956, § 11-33-4.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-33-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-33-4 cover?
Section 11-33-4 ("Perjury and False Swearing") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 11-33-4?
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