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§ 39-6-9. Possession of land adverse to railroad.

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RI Code › Title 39 › Chapter 39-6 › Section 39-6-9

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No length of possession, user, or occupancy of land belonging to a railroad corporation by an owner or occupier of adjoining land shall hereafter create any right in or to the land of the corporation in an adjoining owner or occupant or in any person claiming under him or her.

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