2005 Rhode Island Code - § 33-11-11 — Provision for payment of contingent claim not conclusive as to validity – Restrictions on action to enforce claim.

    The decision of the probate court as to depositing assets or giving bond upon the claim of a creditor shall not be conclusive as to the validity of the claim against the executor or administrator or other person interested to oppose the allowance thereof; and they shall not be compelled to pay the claim, unless it is proved to be due in an action commenced by the claimant within one year after his or her claim becomes payable. In case of suit against the executor or administrator, recovery shall be limited to the assets in the registry of the court deposited as provided in § 33-11-9.