§ 34-7-2. Absentees and persons under disability — Reversioners and remaindermen.
Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed, deemed or taken, as to extend to prejudice the rights and claims of persons under age, persons of unsound mind, or persons imprisoned or beyond the limits of the United States, if they bring their suits within the space of ten (10) years next after the impediment is removed; nor to bar any person or persons having any estate in reversion or remainder, expectant or depending, in any lands, tenements or hereditaments, after the end or determination of the estate for years, life or lives, the person or persons pursuing his or their title by due course of law within ten (10) years after his, her, or their right of action shall accrue.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 205, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 256, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 300, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 438, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 34-7-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 34-7 - By Possession and Prescription
Section 34-7-1. - Conclusive title by peaceful possession under claim of title.
Section 34-7-2. - Absentees and persons under disability — Reversioners and remaindermen.
Section 34-7-3. - Easement of light and air denied.
Section 34-7-4. - Right of footway denied.
Section 34-7-5. - Utility rights-of-way not acquired by enjoyment.
Section 34-7-6. - Notice of intent to dispute interrupting adverse possession.
Section 34-7-7. - Action by claimant in possession after notice of intent to dispute.
Section 34-7-8. - Shore rights preserved — Prospective applicability.
Section 34-7-9. - Land preserved for open space, conservation or cemetery purposes.