293 A.2d 509 GERTRUDE STRASMICH vs. RALPH D. CUCULO, Treasurer of the Town of North Providence et al. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. August 1, 1972. PRESENT: Roberts, C.J., Paolino, Powers, Joslin and Kelleher, JJ. 1. PLEADING. Amendment of Complaint. Addition of Party Defendant. Conditions Precedent. Rule of Superior Court that allows amendment of complaint […]
Category: Superior Court Opinions
FARRELL v. COHEN, 672 A.2d 461 (R.I. 1996)
672 A.2d 461 Clifford FARRELL and Helena Farrell v. Leslie COHEN, M.D., alias, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Michael Colucci, alias and John Doe, alias. No. 95-159 — Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. February 22, 1996. Kevin J. Holley, Providence. Stephen Harten, Providence, Francis A. Connor, III, Warwick. [1] ORDER [2] This case came before a hearing […]
MIRIAM HOSP. v. Z. B. OF R. OF CITY OF PROV., 67 R.I. 295 (1941)
23 A.2d 191 THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL vs. ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. December 2, 1941. PRESENT: Flynn, C.J., Moss, Capotosto, Baker Condon, JJ. (1) Municipal Corporations § 621. Licenses and Permits. A church purchased a dwelling house in an apartment house district for use as a […]
STATE v. FARRELL, 423 A.2d 1194 (R.I. 1980)
423 A.2d 1194 STATE v. Harold J. FARRELL et al. No. 80-510-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. November 14, 1980. Dennis J. Roberts II, Atty. Gen., James P. Renaldo, Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff-respondent. Harris L. Berson, Providence, for petitioner Armando Zangari. [1] ORDER [2] The petition for writ of habeas corpus is denied. The […]
PROV. TELEGRAM CO. v. CRAHAN ENGRAV. CO., 24 R.I. 175 (1902)
52 A. 804 PROVIDENCE TELEGRAM PUBLISHING CO. vs. CRAHAN ENGRAVING CO. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. PROVIDENCE. May 14, 1902. PRESENT: Stiness, C.J., Tillinghast and Rogers, JJ. (1) Pleading and Practice. Assumpsit. Covenant. Seals. Agreements. Plaintiff sued in assumpsit for breach of an agreement evidenced by a contract in writing in which the words, “agrees,” […]
STATE v. RUSSELL, 950 A.2d 418 (R.I. 2008)
STATE v. Rohan RUSSELL et al. No. 2004-338-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 3, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court, Providence County, Robert Krause, J. Page 419 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 420 Aaron Weisman, Providence, for Plaintiff. Camille […]
INDUSTRIAL TRUST CO. v. COTTAM, 65 R.I. 401 (1940)
14 A.2d 687 INDUSTRIAL TRUST COMPANY, Tr. vs. JOHN R. COTTAM. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 25, 1940. PRESENT: Flynn, C.J., Moss, Capotosto, Baker and Condon, JJ. (1) Frauds, Statute of § 131. Modification of Contract. Assumpsit against lessee for unpaid arrears of rent during period of lease which was in writing as required […]
WAYNE DISTRIBUTING CO. v. PITI BUILDING COMPANY, 469 A.2d 1168 (R.I. 1983)
469 A.2d 1168 WAYNE DISTRIBUTING CO. v. PITI BUILDING COMPANY, INC. No. 83-93-A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 5, 1983. Dennis R. Gannon, Providence, for plaintiff. Anthony B. Sciarretta, Providence, for defendant. [1] ORDER [2] The motion of Wayne Distributing Company to affirm the judgment of the Superior Court pursuant to Rule 16(g) as regards […]
STATE v. FREEMAN, 116 R.I. 928 (1976)
STATE v. RICHARD E. FREEMAN AND JOHN M. ABBOTT. C. A. No. 74-63.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. April 27, 1976. Motion of the State to clarify the record is denied as being moot. Julius C. Michaelson, Attorney General, John A. Murphy, Special Asst. Attorney General, for plaintiff. William F. Reilly, Public Defender, Peter DiBiase, Asst. […]
BOTTINI v. SHAW’S SUPERMARKET, 714 A.2d 595 (R.I. 1998)
714 A.2d 595 Ann BOTTINI v. SHAW’S SUPERMARKET Dorthea Hill v. Jewish Home for the Aged. 97-401-M.P., 97-489-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 14, 1998 Appeal from Workers’ Compensation Court, Rotondi, J. John Harnett, Carl J. Asprinio, Providence, for plaintiff. Elaine D. Giannini, Providence, for Shaw’s Supermarket, Howard L. Fledman, for Jewish Home for the […]
WALDMAN v. TOWN OF BARRINGTON, 102 R.I. 14 (1967)
227 A.2d 592 EDMUND I. WALDMAN et al. vs. TOWN OF BARRINGTON et al. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. March 22, 1967. PRESENT: Roberts, C.J., Paolino, Powers, Joslin and Kelleher, JJ. 1. INJUNCTIONS. Real Property. Right to Use. Title Not in Issue. Where title was not in issue the right of complainants to enjoin municipality […]
STATE EX REL SUNDERLAND v. JENNINGS, 122 R.I. 923 (1980)
STATE EX REL HARRY SUNDERLAND v. BRYAN WILLIAM JENNINGS. C. A. No. 79-218.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. March 28, 1980. This case came before the court on March 7, 1960, on the state’s motion under Rule 16(g) to affirm the judgment of conviction below of the defendant of driving under the influence of liquor. After […]
HAFFENREFFER v. HAFFENREFFER, 994 A.2d 1226 (R.I. 2010)
David H. HAFFENREFFER, in his Capacity as Co-Executor of the Estate of Carolyn B. Haffenreffer v. Karl HAFFENREFFER, in his Capacity as Co-Executor of the Estate of Carolyn B. Haffenreffer et al. No. 2008-276-Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 18, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Newport County, Melanie Wilk Thunberg, J. Page 1227 William […]
JONEK v. GROMADA, 111 R.I. 79 (1973)
299 A.2d 175 FRANCES JONEK et al. vs. JOHN M. GROMADA. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 22, 1973. PRESENT: Roberts, C.J., Paolino, Powers, Joslin and Kelleher, JJ. 1. GIFTS. Joint Bank Account. Findings Below. Even if it be assumed that defendant made inconsistent and contradictory statements, findings of the trial justice would not be […]
STATE v. COLLINS, 27 R.I. 419 (1906)
62 A. 1010 STATE, CORNELIUS BRANSFIELD, COMPT., vs. ALBERT B. COLLINS. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 3, 1906. PRESENT: Douglas, C.J., Dubois, Blodgett, Johnson, and Parkhurst, JJ. (1) Certifying Constitutional Questions to Supreme Court. Section 475 of the court and practice act authorizes a District Court to certify a constitutional question to the Supreme […]
POWERS v. CALVO, 673 A.2d 74 (R.I. 1996)
673 A.2d 74 Deborah POWERS d/b/a Juliet’s Balcony v. Marco CALVO, M.D. et al. No. 95-200-A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. March 27, 1996. Jonathan Oster, Bruce Sawyer, Lincoln. James S. D’Ambra, Robert P. Corrigan, Providence. Page 75 [1] ORDER [2] This case came before a panel of the Supreme Court for oral argument on March […]
KOCON v. CORDEIRO, 98 R.I. 222 (1964)
200 A.2d 708 WALTER KOCON et al. vs. JOSEPH M. CORDEIRO, JR. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 25, 1964. PRESENT: Condon, C.J., Roberts, Powers and Joslin, JJ. 1. EQUITY. Bill of Complaint. Demurrer. On demurrer a court of equity cannot inquire into the truth of the facts, and when the ground of demurrer is […]
SHERMAN AND OTHERS v. CARR, TREASURER, 8 R.I. 431 (1867)
WILLIAM B. SHERMAN and others v. JOSEPH A. CARR, City Treasurer. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. COUNTY OF NEWPORT. SEPTEMBER TERM, 1867. PRESENT: HON. CHARLES S. BRADLEY, CHIEF JUSTICE, HON. GEORGE A. BRAYTON, HON. THOMAS DURFEE, JUSTICES. Tax payers in a municipal corporation may file a bill in equity to enjoin its officers from expending […]
STATE v. NICOLETTI, 471 A.2d 613 (R.I. 1984)
471 A.2d 613 STATE v. Joseph NICOLETTI. No. 83-129-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 27, 1984. Appeal from the Superior Court, Washington County, Cochran, J. Dennis J. Roberts II, Atty. Gen., Jeffrey B. Pine, Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff. William F. Reilly, Public Defender, Barbara Hurst, Chief, Appellate Division, Paula Rosin, Asst. Public Defenders, […]
STATE v. BARBER, 767 A.2d 78 (R.I. 2001)
767 A.2d 78 STATE v. BYRON BARBER. No. 99-23-C.A. (P2/81-2077)Supreme Court of Rhode Island. Filed: March 14, 2001 Appeal from Superior Court, Newport County, Clifton, J. Virginia M. McGinn, Aaron L. Weisman, Providence, for Plaintiff. Leo F. Manfred, Westerly, for Defendant. Present: WEISBERGER, C.J., LEDERBERG, BOURCIER, FLANDERS, and GOLDBERG, JJ. OPINION PER CURIAM. This case […]