Whenever counts are joined in the same complaint, the limitations of time for commencing suit applicable to the cause of action set out in any count shall be the same as if the action was brought on the count only, and the limitation may be pleaded to that count instead of to the entire action.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-23
Effect of joinder of counts on limitation
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 639 F. Supp. 1538 - D'Amario v. Providence Civic Center Authority (1986)
Most recently applied in 639 F. Supp. 1538 - D'Amario v. Providence Civic Center Authority (July 1986)
C.P.A. 1905, § 257; G.L. 1909, ch. 284, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 334, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 510, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 9-1-23; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 6.
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.