Steere v. Wood

The question raised by the demurrer is, whether a pecuniary legatee is entitled to bring an action at law for his legacy within three years after letters testamentary have been granted, without first giving, or offering to give, bond under Pub. Stat. R. I. cap. 187, § 10. Section 10 is as follows: —

“No person entitled to a share in the estate of any deceased person shall have a right to demand the same within three years after administration or letters testamentary granted on such estate, unless he shall give bond to the administrator or executor, with sufficient surety, to be approved by the…