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

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

Rhode Island § 9-1-13

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-1Causes of Action

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13 (2026).

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§ 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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§ 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 kind or nature in a product, or arising out of any alleged failure to warn regarding a product, or arising out of any alleged failure to properly instruct in the use of a product, shall be commenced within ten (10) years after the date the product was first purchased for use or consumption.