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(a) All creditors (secured and unsecured, prior and subsequent, those included and those excluded from the plan) may bring their claims against the debtor to judgment.
(b) If these proceedings are terminated by dismissal, default, or otherwise:
(1) Any claim reduced to judgment by a subsequent creditor excluded from the plan shall be deemed to have been reduced to judgment one day after these proceedings are terminated.
(2) Any claim reduced to judgment by a prior creditor (whether included or excluded from the plan) or a subsequent creditor included in the plan within a reasonable time after termination of these proceedings shall be deemed to have been reduced to judgment as of the day these proceedings are terminated.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 10. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure in Particular Actions § 10-18-12. Claims brought to judgment--Priority in case of default - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-10-courts-and-civil-procedure-procedure-in-particular-actions/ri-gen-laws-sect-10-18-12/
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