Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-1-13 — § 9-1-13. Limitation of actions generally — Product liability.

Rhode Island·Title 9 COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY·Ch. 9-1 Causes of Action

§ 9-1-13. Limitation of actions generally — Product liability.

(a) Except as otherwise specially provided, all civil actions shall be commenced within ten (10) years next after the cause of action shall accrue, and not after.

(b) [Ruled unconstitutional, see case notes] Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, an action for the recovery of damages for personal injury, death, or damage to real or personal property, including any action based upon implied warranties arising out of an alleged design, inspection, listing, or manufacturing defect, or any other alleged defect of whatsoever

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Legislative History

P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 6; P.L. 1978, ch. 299, § 2.

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