Rhode Island § 24-12-12 § 24-12-12. Taking of possession of lands.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 24-12-12 — § 24-12-12. Taking of possession of lands.

Rhode Island § 24-12-12

Title 24Highways

Ch. 24-12Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-12 (2026).

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§ 24-12-12. Taking of possession of lands.
Upon the filing of the copy of the resolution, plat, and statement in the land evidence
            records of the city or town, the filing in the superior court, of the statement, and
            the depositing in the superior court, to the use of the persons entitled thereto,
            of such sum as the court shall determine to be amply sufficient to satisfy the claims
            of all persons interested in the land (and the court may, in its discretion, take
            evidence on the question to determine the sum to be deposited), title to the land,
            or interest therein, shall vest in the authority in fee simple absolute and the authority
            thereu

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§ 24-12-12. Taking of possession of lands.

Upon the filing of the copy of the resolution, plat, and statement in the land evidence records of the city or town, the filing in the superior court, of the statement, and the depositing in the superior court, to the use of the persons entitled thereto, of such sum as the court shall determine to be amply sufficient to satisfy the claims of all persons interested in the land (and the court may, in its discretion, take evidence on the question to determine the sum to be deposited), title to the land, or interest therein, shall vest in the authority in fee simple absolute and the authority thereupon may take possession of the land, or interest therein.