§ 10-7.1-4. Cause surviving death of person liable.
Any cause of action arising under §§ 10-7.1-1 — 10-7.1-4 and any action authorized by this chapter shall survive the death of any person liable for damages under this chapter, and may be originally brought against his or her executor or administrator or, if brought against the person in his or her lifetime, may in the event of his or her death be defended by his or her executor or administrator.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 31.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Chapter 10-7.1 - Libel of a Deceased Person
Section 10-7.1-1. - Liability for damages for libel of a deceased person.
Section 10-7.1-2. - Action by executor or administrator — Persons benefited — Limitation of action.
Section 10-7.1-3. - Action by beneficiaries.
Section 10-7.1-4. - Cause surviving death of person liable.
Section 10-7.1-5. - Damages not to estate or asset of estate.