Rhode Island General Laws 18-3-11. Appointment in good faith
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In any proceedings brought against the donor of a power of attorney in respect of any act or default of the donee of the power, it shall be a sufficient defense for the donor to prove that the donee was appointed by the donor in good faith and without negligence.
History of Section.
P.L. 1942, ch. 1140, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 18-3-11.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 18-3-11
- Donee: The recipient of a gift.
- Donor: The person who makes a gift.
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC