Title 33
Probate Practice and Procedure

Chapter 6
Proof and Construction of Wills

R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-6-16

§ 33-6-16. Life estate or term for years in property consumed by use.

When a testator shall by will bequeath the use for life or for a term of years of any livestock, provisions, wearing apparel, or other personal property, which will necessarily be consumed by using, the bequest shall give to the legatee an absolute estate in the property so bequeathed.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 203, § 44; G.L. 1909, ch. 254, § 44; G.L. 1923, ch. 298, § 44; G.L. 1938, ch. 566, § 43; G.L. 1956, § 33-6-16.