In no case shall the title to real estate be settled or affected, except so far as relates to the case on trial, if and so far as the case on trial shall be prosecuted or defended by an executor or administrator.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 231; G.L. 1909, ch. 283, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 512, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 9-1-10.