TITLE 33

Probate practice and procedure

CHAPTER 33-19

Real Property of Decedents and Incompetents

SECTION 33-19-24



   § 33-19-24  Examination of sale proceedings

– Recovery of damages. –

Every executor, administrator, and guardian authorized to sell real estate by

decree of court shall be required, upon application to the probate court by an

heir, creditor, ward, or other person interested in the estate, to make answer,

upon oath, as to all matters touching his or her compliance with the decree, as

fully as he or she is liable, to account and be examined in reference to the

personal estate. If there is any neglect or misconduct of the executor,

administrator, or guardian in complying with the decree, or in making the sale

under the decree, by which a person interested in the estate suffers damage,

the person may recover damages for the neglect or misconduct on the probate

bond or otherwise, as the case may require.



History of Section.

(C.P.A. 1905, § 757; G.L. 1909, ch. 308, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 359,

§ 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 570, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 33-19-24.)