# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-7: Action by claimant in possession after notice of intent to dispute

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

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

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-7
- **Heading:** Action by claimant in possession after notice of intent to dispute
- **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 34-7-7

## Text

Whenever notice is given to prevent the acquisition of lands or way, privilege or other easement, the notice shall be considered so far a disturbance of the right or claim as to enable the party claiming to bring an action for disturbing the same, in order to try the right; and if the plaintiff in the suit prevails, he or she shall recover full costs.

## 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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