TITLE 33
Probate practice and procedure
CHAPTER 33-3
Division of Real Estate
SECTION 33-3-7
§ 33-3-7 Assignment of shares by lot or
agreement.
If the share of any of the parties shall be less than the share of each of the
other parties, and the shares of those other parties be equal, in such case the
commissioners shall set off the smaller share to such party and assign the
other shares by lot; and the assignment shall also be by lot if all the shares
be equal; provided, that if all the parties be sui juris the assignment may be
made by agreement among themselves.
History of Section.
(C.P.A. 1905, § 947; G.L. 1909, ch. 316, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 367,
§ 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 567, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 33-3-7.)