# R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-15: Effect of coverture on adverse possession cases

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-15

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-15
- **Heading:** Effect of coverture on adverse possession cases
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15-4 / Section 15-4-15

## Text

In all causes of action or cases of adverse possession, no exception to the running of the statute of limitations shall be made in favor of a married woman because of her coverture.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-1 § 15-4-1. Ownership of separate property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-2 § 15-4-2. Receipt of property and release of debts by married woman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-2.md)
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- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-4 § 15-4-4. Conveyance of property to or from husband or other persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-5 § 15-4-5. Acknowledgment of deeds and letters of attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-5.md)
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- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-7 § 15-4-7. Testamentary power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-8 § 15-4-8. Rights of spouses in real estate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-9 § 15-4-9. Trade or business €” Partnership with husband.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-10 § 15-4-10. Power to act as fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-11 § 15-4-11. Agent for husband €” Husband as agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-12 § 15-4-12. Liability for contracts or torts of husband or wife.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-13 § 15-4-13. Liability of property to attachment and levy €” Liens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-4-14 § 15-4-14. Proceeding by or against married woman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-4_S15-4-15. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.