§ 33-19-24 - Examination of sale proceedings – Recovery of damages. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 33-19-24

   § 33-19-24  Examination of sale proceedings– Recovery of damages. – Every executor, administrator, and guardian authorized to sell real estate bydecree of court shall be required, upon application to the probate court by anheir, creditor, ward, or other person interested in the estate, to make answer,upon oath, as to all matters touching his or her compliance with the decree, asfully as he or she is liable, to account and be examined in reference to thepersonal estate. If there is any neglect or misconduct of the executor,administrator, or guardian in complying with the decree, or in making the saleunder the decree, by which a person interested in the estate suffers damage,the person may recover damages for the neglect or misconduct on the probatebond or otherwise, as the case may require.