Rhode Island § 8-9-14 - Probate Courts
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§ 8-9-14. Probate Courts
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-9-14
§ 8-9-14. Revocation or modification of orders or decrees.
Any probate court may modify or revoke any order or decree made by it on an uncontested application before appeal therefrom, or, if no appeal is taken, before the time for taking an appeal has expired, and, if made in reference to the settlement of any estate, also before the final settlement thereof, upon the written application of any person interested therein, and after notice of the time and place of hearing thereon appointed by the court, given in the manner prescribed by it, to the person having charge of the estate and to all other interested parties; and upon any modification or revocation, there shall be the same right of and time for appeal as in case of any other order or decree.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 726; G.L. 1909, ch. 307, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 358, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch.
569, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 8-9-14.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 8-9-14
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 8-9-14 cover?
Section 8-9-14 ("Probate Courts") 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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