§ 34-7-1 Conclusive title by peaceful possession under claim of title
§ 34-7-2 Absentees and persons under disability – Reversioners and remaindermen
§ 34-7-3 Easement of light and air denied
§ 34-7-4 Right of footway denied
§ 34-7-5 Utility rights-of-way not acquired by enjoyment
§ 34-7-6 Notice of intent to dispute interrupting adverse possession
§ 34-7-7 Action by claimant in possession after notice of intent to dispute
§ 34-7-8 Shore rights preserved – Prospective applicability
§ 34-7-9 Land preserved for open space, conservation or cemetery purposes
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 34-7 - By Possession and Prescription

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8