In § 7-12-12 — § 7-12-59:

(1)  “Bankrupt” includes bankrupt under title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy) or insolvent under any state insolvent act.

(2)  “Business” includes every trade, occupation, or profession.

(3)  “Conveyance” includes every assignment, lease, mortgage, or encumbrance.

(4)  “Court” includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case.

(5)  “Foreign registered limited-liability partnership” means a registered limited-liability partnership or a limited-liability partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of another jurisdiction and registered under the laws of that jurisdiction.

(6)  “Person” includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other associations.

(7)  “Real property” includes land and any interest or estate in land.

(8)  “Registered limited-liability partnership” means a partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of this state, registered under § 7-12-56 and in compliance with § 7-12-58.

History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 74, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 270, § 1.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 7-12-13

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8

§ 7-12-13. [Repealed effective January 1, 2023.]

History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 74, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 270, § 1; repealed by P.L. 2022, ch. 123, § 1, effective January 1, 2023; repealed by P.L. 2022, ch. 124, § 1, effective January 1, 2023.