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Hebert v. Handy, 72 A. 1102 (1909)

Citation
Hebert v. Handy, 72 A. 1102 (1909)
Parent Document
Hebert v. Handy, 72 A. 1102 (1909)
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date
1909-06-11
Original Source
https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4111606/hebert-v-handy/ ↗

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It is to be noted that after the settlement of the estate and after the expiration of the time within which suit can be brought against the executor or administrator, the heirs, next of kin, devisees and legatees are, by section 984, made liable for the debts therein mentioned, “ in the manner provided in the follow- ' ing sections.” Section 985 provides for the case of a creditor holding a contingent claim, the right of action on which did not accrue during the period' within which action could be brought against the executor or administrator. The word ■ “debts,” therefore, in section 984 clearly must have-been used *548