Rhode Island General Laws Title 9. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure Generally § 9-1-7. Prosecution and defense of actions by executor or administrator

All the causes of action and actions as provided in § 9-1-6 may be originally brought and prosecuted by and against executors and administrators; and if brought or prosecuted by or against any person in his or her lifetime, the action may be prosecuted or defended by his or her executor or administrator.