§ 24-2-7. Proceedings and plats as evidence of highway.
The proceedings before the town council under §§ 24-2-1 — 24-2-6, insofar as the proceedings shall not have been set aside on appeal as provided in § 24-2-3, with the accompanying plat or duly certified copies thereof, shall forever thereafter be conclusive evidence upon the town and all parties notified, and their privies, as to the existence of the highway in width and length as platted, and prima facie evidence thereof as to all others.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 71, § 24; G.L. 1909, ch. 82, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 95, § 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 72, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 24-2-7; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 53.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 24-2 - Highways by Grant or Use
Section 24-2-1. - Creation of public highways by use.
Section 24-2-2. - Notice of intent to declare highway public.
Section 24-2-3. - Appeal of declaration.
Section 24-2-4. - Platting of highway.
Section 24-2-5. - Platting of highways previously declared.
Section 24-2-6. - Widening of highways.
Section 24-2-7. - Proceedings and plats as evidence of highway.
Section 24-2-8. - Acceptance and opening of highway on land specially granted.
Section 24-2-8.1. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Charlestown.
Section 24-2-8.3. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Richmond.
Section 24-2-8.4. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Burrillville.
Section 24-2-8.5. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of West Warwick.
Section 24-2-9. - Common law rights and remedies preserved.
Section 24-2-10. - Liability of town for maintenance of highways.