§ 44-9-42 - Decree on petition to establish title. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 44-9-42

   § 44-9-42  Decree on petition to establishtitle. – The notified persons shall by answer show why they should not be required tobring an action to try their claim or claims, and the court shall enter anappropriate decree relative to bringing and prosecuting the action. If thenotified persons do not appear within the fixed time or, having appeared,disobey the lawful order of the court to try their claim or claims, the courtshall enter a decree that they are forever barred from having or enforcing anyadverse claim or claims to the petitioner, his or her heirs or assigns, in thedescribed land.