Rhode Island § 9-19-12.1 § 9-19-12.1. Releases for personal injuries.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-19-12.1 — § 9-19-12.1. Releases for personal injuries.

Rhode Island·Title 9 COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY·Ch. 9-19 Evidence

§ 9-19-12.1. Releases for personal injuries.
No person, firm, or corporation whose interest is adverse to that of a person receiving
            personal injuries as a result of a tortious act shall negotiate any contract, written
            or oral, or any settlement to release the person, firm, or corporation from liability,
            within thirty (30) days from the date of the tortious act. Any contract settlement
            or release obtained in violation of this section shall be voidable at the option of
            the releasor upon restoration of the consideration.
         

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§ 9-19-12.1. Releases for personal injuries.

No person, firm, or corporation whose interest is adverse to that of a person receiving personal injuries as a result of a tortious act shall negotiate any contract, written or oral, or any settlement to release the person, firm, or corporation from liability, within thirty (30) days from the date of the tortious act. Any contract settlement or release obtained in violation of this section shall be voidable at the option of the releasor upon restoration of the consideration.

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