117 A. 649 THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF PROHIBITION IN BELLE STANTON McLAUGHLIN vs. JAMES McLAUGHLIN. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 6, 1922. PRESENT: Sweetland, C.J., Vincent, Stearns, Rathbun, and Sweeney, JJ. (1) Prohibition. The ordinary office of a writ of prohibition is to restrain an inferior tribunal from acting without jurisdiction or in […]
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ROBINSON v. GREENE, 14 R.I. 181 (1883)
CHARLES P. ROBINSON et al. vs. ELLEN M. GREENE et als. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. June 16, 1883. A testator left his estate in trust:First, to pay from the income of the personalty all repairs and charges on the realty Second, to pay the gross rents of certain specified realty and personalty to five […]
SULLIVAN v. SULLIVAN, 747 A.2d 1014 (R.I. 2000)
747 A.2d 1014 Margaret P. Sullivan v. Timothy L. Sullivan. No. 98-588-Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. March 17, 2000. Appeal from Family Court, Macktaz, J. Kathleen Managhan, Newport. Richard E. Updegrove, Jr., Middletown. Page 1015 ORDER This case came before us for oral argument March 7, 2000, pursuant to an order that had directed both […]
PARENTE v. SOUTHWORTH, 448 A.2d 769 (R.I. 1982)
448 A.2d 769 Joseph PARENTE et al. v. Bradford E. SOUTHWORTH et al. No. 80-481-Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 23, 1982. Appeal from the Superior Court, Providence and Bristol Counties, Cochran, J. Page 770 Cobleigh, Fleury, Hefner Watt, Gerard P. Cobleigh, Warwick, for plaintiffs. Dennis J. Roberts, II, Atty. Gen., Charles C. McKinley, Sp. […]
DONNELLY’S OF PROV., INC. v. N.E.T. T. CO., 101 R.I. 143 (1966)
221 A.2d 446 DONNELLY’S OF PROVIDENCE, INC., et al. vs. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY et al DONNELLY’S OF PROVIDENCE, INC. (formerly CHARLES J. DONNELLY, INC.) vs. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 5, 1966. PRESENT: Paolino, Powers, Joslin and Kelleher, JJ. 1. INJUNCTIONS. Use of Trade Names. […]
FERGUSON v. NEILSON, 17 R.I. 81 (1890)
20 A. 229 GEORGE A. FERGUSON vs. MARY D. NEILSON. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 5, 1890. To an action brought by A. against B., a widow, to recover compensation for injury caused by the alleged negligence of B.’s servant, B. pleaded coverture at the time of the alleged negligence. It appeared that B. […]
STATE v. MORALES, 895 A.2d 114 (R.I. 2006)
STATE v. Angel MORALES. No. 2005-70-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. April 18, 2006. Appeal from the Superior Court, Providence County, Edwin Gale, J. Page 115 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 116 Diane Daigle, for Plaintiff. Thomas Gulick, for Defendant. […]
IN RE STEVEN D., 23 A.3d 1138 (R.I. 2011)
In re STEVEN D. et al. No. 2009-62-Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. June 29, 2011. Appeal from the Family Court, Providence County, John A. Mutter, J. Page 1139 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 1140 Thomas J. Corrigan, Jr., Esq., […]
MILOT BROTHERS COMPANY, INC. v. SMITH, 122 R.I. 908 (1980)
MILOT BROTHERS COMPANY, INC. v. JEROME SMITH. M. P. No. 79-404.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 17, 1980. The petition for writ of certiorari is denied. Mr. Justice Doris did not participate. William G. Savastano, for petitioner. Mark L. Smith, for respondent.
GIROUX v. MURPHY, 88 R.I. 280 (1959)
147 A.2d 465 AGELUS J. GIROUX vs. JOHN A. MURPHY. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 9, 1959. PRESENT: Roberts, Paolino and Powers, JJ. 1. AGENCY. Doctrine of Respondeat Superior. Illegal Arrest. Public Officers. In declaration plaintiff charged that defendant, chief of police of city of Providence, by his agent or servants “duly authorized for […]
ELIAS-CLAVET v. BOARD OF REVIEW, 15 A.3d 1008 (R.I. 2011)
Karen ELIAS-CLAVET v. BOARD OF REVIEW, Rhode Island Department of Employment and Training et al. No. 2009-152-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. March 22, 2011. Appealm from the District Court, Providence County, Robert J. Rahill, J. Page 1009 Stephen E. Breggia, Esq., Providence, for Petitioner. Donald G. Elbert, Jr., Esq., Department of Employment and Training, Melissa […]
LIMOGES v. EATS RESTAURANT, 621 A.2d 188 (R.I. 1993)
621 A.2d 188 Peggyann LIMOGES v. EATS RESTAURANT et al. No. 92-89-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. February 26, 1993. Page 189 Petition for review Supreme Court, Kent County, Hurst, J. Ellen Biener, David Moretti, Moretti Perlow, Cranston, for plaintiff. Thomas J. Dinopoulos, Boston, MA, Harry Asquith, Jr., Merolla, Asquith, Archetto Kane, Providence, for defendants. [1] […]
STATE v. DIAZ, 456 A.2d 256 (R.I. 1983)
456 A.2d 256 STATE v. Rafael DIAZ. No. 82-138-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. February 4, 1983. Appeal from the Superior Court, Providence and Bristol Counties, Gallant, J. Dennis J. Roberts, II, Atty. Gen., Charles Nystedt, Jr., Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff. Joseph A. Bevilacqua, Jr., Providence, for defendant. [1] OPINION KELLEHER, Justice. [2] A […]
STATE v. VOCCOLA, 454 A.2d 1227 (R.I. 1983)
454 A.2d 1227 STATE v. Edward E. VOCCOLA. No. 82-256-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 21, 1983. Dennis J. Roberts II, Atty. Gen., Alan R. Tate, Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff. William A. Dimitri, Jr., Providence, for defendant. Page 1228 [1] ORDER [2] The defendant, Edward E. Voccola, appeals from a Superior Court jury conviction […]
BARR v. DELFARNO, 105 R.I. 774 (1969)
CHARLES G. BARR, CHARLES H. GREAVES, individually and as Admrs. of Estate of Mary Greaves v. IRENE DELFARNO, Adm’x of Estate of Thomas DelFarno. APPEAL No. 596.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 16, 1969. Motion of appellee to dismiss appeal granted. Arthur N. Votolato, John Quattrocchi, Jr., for petitioners-appellants. Victor J. Beretta, for respondent-appellee.
OPERATION CLEAN GOV’T. v. JUDICIAL TENURE, 741 A.2d 257 (R.I. 1999)
741 A.2d 257 OPERATION CLEAN GOVERNMENT v. RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL TENURE AND DISCIPLINE. 99-304-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. November 19, 1999 Corrected Date: November 29, 1999 Appeal from Rhode Island Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline. Page 258 Arlene M. Violet, E. Providence, Robert Senville, Rumford for plaintiff. J. Renn Olenn, Warwick, John […]
SAFEWAY SYSTEMS, INC. v. NORBERG, 113 R.I. 901 (1974)
SAFEWAY SYSTEMS, INC. v. JOHN H. NORBERG, Tax Administrator. M. P. No. 74-29.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. March 22, 1974 Petition for writ of certiorari granted. Moore, Virgadamo, Boyle Lynch, Ltd., Jeremiah C. Lynch, Jr., Laurent L. Rousseau, for petitioner. Richard J. Israel, Attorney General, W. Slater Allen, Jr., Asst. Attorney General, Perry Shatkin, Chief […]
WOOD v. DURKIN, 798 A.2d 952 (R.I. 2002)
798 A.2d 952 Joseph T. Wood, Jr. v. Mary-Ellen Durkin. No. 2001-70-Appeal. (W 97-496)Supreme Court of Rhode Island. June 14, 2002 Family Court, Lipsey, J. Page 953 Robert J. Cosentino, for Plaintiff. H. Jefferson Melish, for Defendant. Present: WILLIAMS, C.J., LEDERBERG, BOURCIER, FLANDERS, and GOLDBERG, JJ. OPINION PER CURIAM. This case came before the Court […]
ANKNEY v. PETTINE, 79 R.I. 471 (1952)
90 A.2d 430 ELIZABETH ANKNEY vs. ULDRICH PETTINE. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 11, 1952. PRESENT: Flynn, C.J., Capotosto, Baker, Condon and O’Connell, JJ. 1. PROBATE LAW AND PROCEDURE. Probate Appeals. Who Is Person “Aggrieved.” The determination of who is a person “aggrieved” under statute allowing appeal from order or decree of probate court […]
LAVEY v. LAVEY, 117 R.I. 939 (1976)
RAYMOND LAVEY, Administrator of Estate of Catherine Lavey v. EDWARD LAVEY, Alias, JULIA LAVEY, Alias. APPEAL No. 76-114.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. November 18, 1976. Motion of defendants for extension of time to file their brief is denied as being moot, said brief having already been filed. William J. Peotrowski, Jr., for plaintiff. DeCosta and […]