R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-1-4: Vesting of title to property taken.

Upon the filing of the copy of the resolution, description and plat in the land evidence records and upon the making of the deposit in accordance with the order of the superior court, title to the real property in fee simple absolute or such lesser estate or interest therein specified in the resolution shall vest in the city or town, and the real property shall be deemed to be condemned and taken for the use of the city or town, and the right to just compensation for the real property shall vest in the persons entitled thereto.