2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate practice and procedure
Chapter 33-25 - Dower and Curtesy
Section 33-25-1 - Dower and curtesy abolished.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 33-25-1 (2017)

§ 33-25-1. Dower and curtesy abolished.

The right of a widow to common law and/or statutory dower in the estate of her husband and the right of a husband to common law and/or statutory curtesy in the estate of his wife are hereby abolished.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1978, ch. 26, § 1.)

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