# R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-8: Judgment against fiduciary in continuation of action by or against decedent

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-8

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-8
- **Heading:** Judgment against fiduciary in continuation of action by or against decedent
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 33 / Chapter 33-18 / Section 33-18-8

## Text

If an executor, administrator, or guardian shall neglect to appear and take upon himself or herself the prosecution or defense of an action, suit, or proceeding as provided in § 33-9-24, being duly notified thereof by order of the court where the same shall be pending, or if, having appeared and become a party thereto, judgment shall pass against the executor, administrator, or guardian, the court, subject to the provisions of § 33-11-44, may enter judgment against the estate in the hands of the executor, administrator, or guardian, and the like process shall be had thereon as if the action, suit, or proceeding had been originally commenced against him or her in his or her original capacity.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-1 § 33-18-1. Publication of qualification of fiduciary €” Statement filed by clerk.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-2 § 33-18-2. General grounds for removal of fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-3 § 33-18-3. Citation in action to remove fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-4 § 33-18-4. Resignation of fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-5 § 33-18-5. Appointment of new fiduciary €” Powers of survivors €” New bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-6 § 33-18-6. Transfer of records and property to successor fiduciary €” Action on bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-7 § 33-18-7. Continuation of actions by or against successor fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-8 § 33-18-8. Judgment against fiduciary in continuation of action by or against decedent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-9 § 33-18-9. Appointment of agent by nonresident fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-10 § 33-18-10. Appointment of agent by fiduciary removing from state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-11 § 33-18-11. Death, resignation, or removal of fiduciary€™s agent from state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-12 § 33-18-12. Revocation of power of fiduciary€™s agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-13 § 33-18-13. Removal of fiduciary for failure to appoint agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-18-14 § 33-18-14. Service of process on fiduciary€™s agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T33_C33-18_S33-18-14.md)

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