§ 7-12-6

In case an amount exceeding his or her proportion is actually paid, it is taken and considered as payment of the amount of debt actually paid. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 156, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 185, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 212, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 428, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 7-12-6.