§ 34-20-3. Action by cotenants.
In actions concerning any estate held or claimed in coparcenary, common or joint tenancy, where the possession of the estate claimed is the object of the action, the same may be commenced by all or any two (2) or more of the coparceners, tenants in common or joint tenants, or the same may be brought by each one for his or her particular share of the estate, and the same rules shall prevail in actions for mesne profits.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 265, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 330, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 381, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 586, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 34-20-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-20 - Trespass and Actions for Possession
Section 34-20-1. - Liability for unauthorized cutting of trees or wood.
Section 34-20-2. - Actions to recovery possession — Right of entry.
Section 34-20-3. - Action by cotenants.
Section 34-20-4. - Conditional judgment in action by mortgagee.
Section 34-20-5 - — 34-20-9. Repealed.
Section 34-20-10. - Unlawful termination of tenancy in general.
Section 34-20-11. - Termination of tenancy for failure to pay increased rent imposed as penalty.