271 A.2d 306 STATE vs. RONALD J. RAPOSA. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. November 30, 1970. PRESENT: Roberts, C.J., Paolino, Powers, Joslin and Kelleher, JJ. 1. CRIMINAL LAW. Criminal Complaint. Error in Form. Claim of defendant that criminal complaint was defective in that it failed to specify that it was brought in the name of […]
Category: Superior Court Opinions
U.S. INV DEV v. WETHERSFIELD COMMONS CONDOMINIUM, 603 A.2d 333 (R.I. 1992)
603 A.2d 333 UNITED STATES INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION v. WETHERSFIELD COMMONS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC., Lyle Fain, and Greater Providence Deposit Corporation. No. 91-306-Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. February 27, 1992. Appeal from Superior Court, Kent County; Bulman, Judge. Peter J. Cerilli, Milton Stanzler, Providence, for plaintiff. John P. Gyorgy, James Iacoi, Providence, for defendant. […]
ANASTOS v. BROWN, 52 R.I. 462 (1932)
161 A. 218 SARANTOS ANASTOS vs. CHARLES BROWN. SAME vs. SAME. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 5, 1932. PRESENT: Stearns, C.J., Rathbun, Sweeney, Murdock, and Hahn, JJ. (1) Mechanic’s Lien. Entire Contracts. Payments in Installments. By an oral contract with the general contractor for the construction of a house, petitioner agreed to install the […]
CARDINALE v. CENTRAL PORTABLE HEATING, 711 A.2d 1128 (R.I. 1998)
711 A.2d 1128 Jamie CARDINALE v. CENTRAL PORTABLE HEATING CO. Jamie CARDINALE v. CIGNA/INSURANCE COMPANY of North America. No. 96-533-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 11, 1998 Appeal from Workman Compensation Court. Mary Ann Violette, for plaintiff. Thomas R. Bender, Lauren E. Jones, Robert Smith Thurston, for defendant. WEISBERGER, C.J., LEDERBERG, FLANDERS, GOLDBERG, JJ., concurring. […]
SMITH v. SMITH, 966 A.2d 109 (R.I. 2009)
Paulette Andrews SMITH v. Todd Martin SMITH. No. 2008-67-Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. March 9, 2009. Appeal from the Family Court, Washington County, Laureen D’Ambra, J. Page 110 Paulette Andrews Smith, pro se. Kelly M. Fracassa, Esq., Westerly, Nathaniel J. Nazareth, Jr., Esq., Wakefield, for Defendant. Present: WILLIAMS, C.J., GOLDBERG, FLAHERTY, SUTTELL, and ROBINSON, JJ. […]
STATE v. FOUNTAIN, 115 R.I. 953 (1975)
STATE v. EUGENE S. FOUNTAIN et al. M. P. No. 75-290.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. December 15, 1975. The instant case is consolidated for the filing of briefs and hearing with the cases of Massey v. Mullen, No. 75-137-M.P. and DiMasi v. Mullen, No. 75-276-M.P. Doris, J. not participating. Julius C. Michaelson, Attorney General, Judith […]
MALINOU v. RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL TRUST NAT’L BANK, 114 R.I. 953 (1975)
MARTIN MALINOU, Public Administrator v. RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL TRUST NATIONAL BANK, Administrator of Estate of Ernest V. Beazley. APPEAL No. 75-10.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 6, 1975. Motion of defendant to affirm judgment below pursuant to Rule 16 (g) is denied. Martin Malinou, plaintiff, pro se. Swan, Keeney, Jenckes Asquith, Henry M. Swan, for […]
STATE v. BOUCHER, 468 A.2d 1227 (R.I. 1983)
468 A.2d 1227 STATE v. Theresa BOUCHER and Denise Flinkfelt. No. 82-554-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. December 22, 1983. Appeal from the Superior Court, Kent County, Bourcier, J. Dennis J. Roberts II, Atty. Gen., Randall White, Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff. William F. Reilly, Public Defender, Barbara Hurst, Paula Rosin, Asst. Public Defenders, Chief […]
PIMENTAL v. BUTTERFIELD, 120 R.I. 410 (1978)
387 A.2d 1386 JOSEPH T. PIMENTAL, alias v. ROBERT BUTTERFIELD et al. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 7, 1978. PRESENT: Bevilacqua, C.J., Joslin, Kelleher, Doris and Weisberger, JJ. 1. AUTOMOBILES. Intervening Cause Question for Jury. In action brought to recover for injuries allegedly sustained in rear-end collision, argument of defendant driver, who conceded that […]
WINSOR v. ODD FELLOWS’ ASSOCIATION, 13 R.I. 149 (1880)
GEORGE W. WINSOR, JUNIOR, vs. THE ODD FELLOWS’ BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. December 3, 1880. The by-laws of a benevolent association provided that on the death of a member a sum of money should be paid “to the widow of such member if there be one; if he leaves no widow, then […]
STATE v. HAIGH, 424 A.2d 242 (R.I. 1980)
424 A.2d 242 STATE v. Charlie HAIGH. No. 80-471-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. December 11, 1980. Dennis J. Roberts II, Atty. Gen., Stephen Lichatin III, Spec. Asst. Atty. Gen., Chief, Appellate Division, for plaintiff-respondent. Aram K. Berberian, Warwick, for defendant-petitioner. [1] ORDER [2] The petition for writ of certiorari is denied. [3] BEVILACQUA, C.J., did […]
STATE v. FORTIER, 122 R.I. 559 (1980)
409 A.2d 1223 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND ex rel WALTER M. CAMPBELL vs. ARTHUR J. FORTIER et al. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 11, 1980. PRESENT: Bevilacqua, C.J., Kelleher, Doris, Weisberger and Murray, JJ. 1. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS. Parking Violations. In prosecution for parking on sidewalk in violation of city traffic regulation, State’s failure to […]
STATE v. GOMES, 590 A.2d 391 (R.I. 1991)
590 A.2d 391 STATE v. Anthony F. GOMES. No. 90-92-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. April 16, 1991. Appeal from the Superior Court, Providence County, Campanella, J. James E. O’Neil, Atty. Gen., Jeffrey Greer, Asst. Atty. Gen., Joseph P. Youngs, III, Special Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff. Richard Casparian, Public Defender, Barbara Hurst, Asst. Public Defender, […]
STATE v. O’BRIEN, 18 R.I. 105 (1892)
25 A. 910 STATE vs. JOHN L. O’BRIEN et als. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. NEWPORT COUNTY. PROVIDENCE. December 24, 1892. The clerk’s minute book shows the names and residences of fifteen persons returned as drawn grand jurors. An indictment endorsed “a true bill,” was signed by these fifteen Held, that the record sufficiently showed […]
PAWTUXET VALLEY BUS LINES v. MCKANNA, 111 R.I. 932 (1973)
PAWTUXET VALLEY BUS LINES, INC. v. HARRY MCKANNA, JR. et al. APPEAL No. 73-99.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 25, 1973. Plaintiff’s motion is granted, and instant cause is consolidated for hearing with the cause of Pawtuxet Valley Bus Lines, Inc. v. McKanna, No. 73-91-M.P. Joslin, J., not participating. Beals, Jerue DiFiore, Albert DiFiore, for […]
SMITH v. LAMOUREUX, 103 R.I. 265 (1968)
236 A.2d 639 EDWARD S. SMITH et ux. vs. GEORGE B. LAMOUREUX et ux. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 3, 1968. PRESENT: Roberts, C.J., Paolino, Powers, Joslin and Kelleher, JJ. APPEAL. Decision of Trial Justice. Standing on Appeal. Burden on Appellant. On an appeal where the issue is whether the decision of the trial […]
WELLINGTON HOTEL ASSOCIATES v. MINER, 543 A.2d 656 (R.I. 1988)
543 A.2d 656 WELLINGTON HOTEL ASSOCIATES v. William M. MINER, Chairman, Coastal Resources Management Council, et al. 87-307-Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. June 2, 1988. Page 657 Petition for review from the Superior Court, Newport County, Campanella, J. Gregory L. Benik, Karen A. Pelczarski, Providence, for plaintiff. Alan Goldman, Jeanne L. Shepard, Goldman Biafore, Providence, […]
TOWN OF LINCOLN v. COURNOYER, 440 A.2d 751 (R.I. 1981)
440 A.2d 751 TOWN OF LINCOLN v. Arthur J. COURNOYER. No. 80-307-A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. October 8, 1981. Harry W. Asquith, Edward M. Moses, Providence, for plaintiff. Oster, Groff Prescott, George M. Prescott, Lincoln, for defendant. [1] ORDER [2] This case came before the court on October 8, 1981 on an order to show […]
TROUTBROOK FARM, INC. v. DeWITT, 540 A.2d 18 (R.I. 1988)
540 A.2d 18 TROUTBROOK FARM, INC. v. Mary DeWITT. No. 86-237 Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. April 19, 1988. Appeal from the Superior Court, Providence County, Gibney, J. William R. Grimm, Hinkley, Allen, Snyder Coleman, Providence, for plaintiff. Lauren E. Jones, Jones Aisenberg, Providence, for defendant. [1] OPINION WEISBERGER, Justice. [2] This case comes before […]
HICKS v. WARWICK ZONING BD. OF REVIEW, 527 A.2d 1136 (R.I. 1987)
527 A.2d 1136 Earl HICKS v. ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW OF the CITY OF WARWICK et al. No. 85-488-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 2, 1987. Petition for review from the Superior Court, Providence County, Cawley, J. Barry J. Kusinitz, Temkin Miller, Ltd., Providence, for appellants. Charles Butterfield, Jr., Paul Finstein, Warwick, for respondent. [1] […]