§ 27-14.4-11 - Proof of controverted claims of residents. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 27-14.4-11

   § 27-14.4-11  Proof of controverted claimsof residents. – Controverted claims belonging to claimants residing in this state may either:(1) be proved in the domiciliary state as provided by the law of that state, or(2) if ancillary proceedings have been commenced in this state, be proved inthose proceedings. In the event that any claimant elects to prove his or herclaim in this state, the claimant shall file his or her claim with theancillary receiver in the manner provided by the law of this state for theproving of claims against insurers domiciled in this state, and the claimantshall give notice in writing to the receiver in the domiciliary state, eitherby registered or certified mail or by personal service at least forty (40) daysprior to the date set for the hearing. The notice shall contain a concisestatement of the amount of the claim, the facts on which the claim is based,and the priorities asserted, if any. If the domiciliary receiver, within thirty(30) days after the giving of notice, shall give notice in writing to theancillary receiver and to the claimant, either by registered or certified mailor by personal service, of his or her intention to contest the claim, thedomiciliary receiver shall be entitled to appear or to be represented in anyproceeding in this state involving the adjudication of the claim. The finalallowance of the claim by the courts of this state shall be accepted asconclusive as to its amount, and shall also be accepted as conclusive as to itspriority, if any, against special deposits or other security located withinthis state.