§ 34-7-7. Action by claimant in possession after notice of intent to dispute.
Whenever notice is given to prevent the acquisition of lands or way, privilege or other easement, the notice shall be considered so far a disturbance of the right or claim as to enable the party claiming to bring an action for disturbing the same, in order to try the right; and if the plaintiff in the suit prevails, he or she shall recover full costs.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 205, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 256, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 300, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 438, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 34-7-7.
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.