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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-17-16

Facts to be shown by creditor suing on bond

C.P.A. 1905, § 1027; G.L. 1909, ch. 320, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 371, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 576, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 33-17-16.

If a suit is brought by a creditor of the deceased person, he or she shall show:

(1) That his or her claim has been duly filed;

(2) That his or her claim has not been disallowed by the executor or administrator, or has been established by commissioners, or by judgment; and

(3) That a decree of unfaithful administration has been entered as provided in § 33-17-17, and if the estate be insolvent, he or she shall also produce a copy of the order of distribution.

Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.