§ 18-3-11. Appointment in good faith.
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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 18-3 - Fiduciaries’ Emergency Act
Section 18-3-1. - Short title.
Section 18-3-2. - Definitions.
Section 18-3-3. - Delegation of powers by fiduciary.
Section 18-3-4. - Implied or constructive trust.
Section 18-3-5. - Power of attorney — Recording.
Section 18-3-6. - Power additional.
Section 18-3-7. - Judicial approval of delegation.
Section 18-3-8. - Time of execution of power of attorney.
Section 18-3-9. - Acts performed before notice of revocation of power.
Section 18-3-10. - Notice that donor of power is missing.
Section 18-3-11. - Appointment in good faith.
Section 18-3-12. - Judicial supervision of donee.
Section 18-3-13. - Delegation of powers by donee.
Section 18-3-14. - Exercise of powers by cofiduciaries.
Section 18-3-15. - Conclusive effect of statement under oath by cofiduciaries.