Rhode Island § 15-17-8 - Uniform Premarital Agreement Act

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§ 15-17-8. Uniform Premarital Agreement Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-17-8

§ 15-17-8. Limitation of actions.

Any statute of limitations applicable to an action asserting a claim for relief under a premarital agreement is tolled during the marriage of the parties to the agreement. However, equitable defenses limiting the time for enforcement, including laches and estoppel, are available to either party.

History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 449, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 15-17-8 cover?

Section 15-17-8 ("Uniform Premarital Agreement Act") 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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