Rhode Island § 15-4-4 - Married Women’s Rights
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§ 15-4-4. Married Women’s Rights
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-4
§ 15-4-4. Conveyance of property to or from husband or other persons.
A married woman may sell and convey directly to, or may take directly from, her husband or any other person any estate or interest in any real or personal property in the same manner and with the same effect as if she were single and unmarried. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to support any transfer made between husband and wife in fraud of creditors.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 194, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 246, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 290, § 4; G.L. 1938,
ch. 417, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 15-4-4.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 15-4-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 15-4-4 cover?
Section 15-4-4 ("Married Women’s Rights") 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 § 15-4-4?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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