Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-11-5 (2026)

Releases and discharges effective without seal

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Any instrument purporting to be a release of all claims and demands, or of any special demand, whatever be the consideration expressed therefor, and any discharge of mortgage in whole or in part, shall be construed to have that effect although no seal shall be affixed thereto.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1967–1967 · leading case: Wallbaum v. Martin, 234 A.2d 369 (R.I. 1967).

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Wallbaum v. Martin, 234 A.2d 369 (R.I. 1967). “” “§34-11-5. Releases and discharges effective without seal.”

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