Rhode Island § 6-16-5 - Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
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§ 6-16-5. Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-16-5
§ 6-16-5. Transfers or obligations voidable as to present creditors.
(a) A transfer made or obligation incurred by a debtor is voidable as to a creditor whose claim arose before the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred if the debtor made the transfer or incurred the obligation without receiving a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the transfer or obligation and the debtor was insolvent at that time or the debtor became insolvent as a result of the transfer or obligation.
(b) A transfer made by a debtor is voidable as to a creditor whose claim arose before the transfer was made if the transfer was made to an insider for an antecedent debt; the debtor was insolvent at that time; and the insider had reasonable cause to believe that the debtor was insolvent.
(c) Subject to § 6-16-2(b), a creditor making a claim for relief under subsection (a) or (b) of this section has the burden of proving the elements of the claim for relief by a preponderance of the evidence.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 438, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 14; P.L. 2018, ch. 141, § 2; P.L. 2018,
ch. 236, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 6-16-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 6-16-5 cover?
Section 6-16-5 ("Uniform Voidable Transactions 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 6-16-5?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 6-16-5 apply to my situation?
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