Title 33
Probate Practice and Procedure

Chapter 11
Claims Against Decedents’ Estates

R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-11-42

§ 33-11-42. Actions beyond probate court.

The exclusive remedy of any claimant whose claim is disallowed, in full or in part, by the probate court shall be a civil action on the disallowed claim in the district or superior court depending upon the amount in controversy pursuant to § 33-11-48. The personal representative or other interested party may appeal the disallowance of any claim, in full or in part, for de novo determination in the superior court pursuant to § 33-23-1 et seq.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 915; G.L. 1909, ch. 314, § 35; G.L. 1923, ch. 365, § 35; G.L. 1938, ch. 578, § 35; G.L. 1956, § 33-11-42; P.L. 1996, ch. 110, § 5; P.L. 2000, ch. 427, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 307, § 2.