# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-2: Absentees and persons under disability €” Reversioners and remaindermen

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-2
- **Heading:** Absentees and persons under disability €” Reversioners and remaindermen
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-7 / Section 34-7-2

## Text

Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed, deemed or taken, as to extend to prejudice the rights and claims of persons under age, persons of unsound mind, or persons imprisoned or beyond the limits of the United States, if they bring their suits within the space of ten (10) years next after the impediment is removed; nor to bar any person or persons having any estate in reversion or remainder, expectant or depending, in any lands, tenements or hereditaments, after the end or determination of the estate for years, life or lives, the person or persons pursuing his or their title by due course of law within ten (10) years after his, her, or their right of action shall accrue.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-1 § 34-7-1. Conclusive title by peaceful possession under claim of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-2 § 34-7-2. Absentees and persons under disability €” Reversioners and remaindermen.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-3 § 34-7-3. Easement of light and air denied.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-4 § 34-7-4. Right of footway denied.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-5 § 34-7-5. Utility rights-of-way not acquired by enjoyment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-6 § 34-7-6. Notice of intent to dispute interrupting adverse possession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-7 § 34-7-7. Action by claimant in possession after notice of intent to dispute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-8 § 34-7-8. Shore rights preserved €” Prospective applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-9 § 34-7-9. Land preserved for open space, conservation or cemetery purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-9.md)

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