§ 9-1-25 - Time for bringing suit against state, political subdivision, city, or town. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 9-1-25

   § 9-1-25  Time for bringing suit againststate, political subdivision, city, or town. – When a claimant is given the right to sue the state of Rhode Island, anypolitical subdivision of the state, or any city or town by a special act of thegeneral assembly, or in cases involving actions or claims in tort against thestate or any political subdivision thereof or any city or town, the actionshall be instituted within three (3) years from the effective date of thespecial act, or within three (3) years of the accrual of any claim of tort.Failure to institute suit within the three (3) year period shall constitute abar to the bringing of the legal action.