173 A. 117 DONALD M. BRADISH vs. ELIZABETH T. SULLIVAN et al. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. June 27, 1934. PRESENT: Stearns, C.J., Rathbun, Sweeney, Murdock, and Hahn, JJ. (1) Conveyance of Estates. The effect of the statutes of this State, moderating the strict requirements of the common law for conveyance of estates, is that […]
Category: Supreme Court Opinions
HALL v. KNUDSEN, 535 A.2d 772 (R.I. 1988)
535 A.2d 772 Janet H. HALL et al. v. Frederick H. KNUDSEN et al. v. STATE of Rhode Island. No. 85-239-Appeal.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. January 20, 1988. Appeal from the Washington County Superior Court, Cresto, J. Page 773 Paul V. Reynolds, John Boland, Boyer, Reynolds DeMarco, Providence, for plaintiffs. James E. O’Neil, Atty. Gen., […]
PETITION OF CREPEAU-CROSS, 120 R.I. 67 (1978)
385 A.2d 658 PETITION OF RONALD F. CREPEAU-CROSS. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. April 17, 1978. PRESENT: Bevilacqua, C.J., Joslin, Kelleher and Doris, JJ. 1. CRIMINAL LAW. Motion for Relief from Final Judgment. Petition for Expunction of Criminal Records. Statute providing in effect that any motion for relief from a final judgment, order decree or […]
TINNEY v. TINNEY, 770 A.2d 420 (R.I. 2001)
770 A.2d 420 KEVIN TINNEY v. HARLE TINNEY ET AL. No. 99-345-Appeal. (N.C. 98-116)Supreme Court of Rhode Island. Filed: April 27, 2001 Page 421 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 422 Appeal from Superior Court, Newport County, WILLIAMS, J. David […]
NEWMAN v. FULLER CO., 72 R.I. 113 (1946)
48 A.2d 345 WALTER C. NEWMAN, JR. vs. GEORGE A. FULLER COMPANY et al. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 22, 1946. PRESENT: Flynn, C.J., Moss, Capotosto, Baker and Condon, JJ. (1)Courts § 97. — Decisions of United States Courts as Authority in State Courts. A holding of United States Supreme Court or inferior federal […]
STATE v. WILLIAMS, 752 A.2d 951 (R.I. 2000)
752 A.2d 951 STATE v. JAMES H. WILLIAMS, JR. No. 99-72-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. Filed: June 15, 2000 Appeal from Superior Court, Providence County, Sheehan, J. Page 952 Virginia M. McGinn, Aaron L. Weisman, Providence, for Plaintiff. Edward J. Romano, Providence, for Defendant. OPINION PER CURIAM. This case came before the Supreme Court on […]
SALISBURY v. GIARDELLO, 107 R.I. 923 (1970)
DENNIS SALISBURY v. WILLIAM J. GIARDELLO. APPEAL No. 1007.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. September 29, 1970. This matter came on to be heard in Open Court on June 30, 1970 on motion of attorney for defendant to withdraw as counsel, and plaintiff’s objection to said motion. Defendant’s counsel’s motion to withdraw was granted and defendant […]
TAVARES v. DEWING, 39 R.I. 174 (1916)
98 A. 54 BERNARDO TAVARES vs. ARDELIA C. DEWING. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 5, 1916. PRESENT: Johnson, C.J., Parkhurst, Sweetland, Vincent, and Baker, JJ. (1) New Trial. Credibility of Witnesses. The credibility of witnesses is particularly a question for the jury, and after a verdict and its approval by the trial court, an […]
CARNEVALE v. DUPEE, 783 A.2d 404 (R.I. 2001)
783 A.2d 404 Peter A. Carnevale et al. v. Joan L. Dupee. No. 99-499-Appeal. (NC 95-182)Supreme Court of Rhode Island. Filed: November 2, 2001 Appeal from the Superior Court, Newport County, THUNBERG, J. Page 405 S. Paul Ryan, James P. Marusak, Providence, for Plaintiff. Donato A. D’Andrea, Providence, for Defendant. Present: WILLIAMS, C.J., LEDERBERG, BOURCIER, […]
IN RE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 109 R.I. 954 (1971)
IN RE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON. M.P. No. 1718.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. March 22, 1972. This matter came on to be considered by Chief Justice Roberts on February 28, 1972, on Petition of the City of Cranston, dated February 7, 1972, requesting appointment of a third arbitrator under the provisions of Sec. […]
ANDERSON v. KIRSHENBAUM, 108 R.I. 931 (1971)
NATALIE ANDERSON et al. v. ISIDORE KIRSHENBAUM. APPEAL No. 1338.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 13, 1971. Appellant’s motion for protection of the parties pending appeal is denied. Abedon, Michaelson, Stanzler Biener, Milton Stanzler, for plaintiffs-appellees. Alfred Factor, for defendant-appellant.
DAIGNAULT v. WOOLISCROFT, 43 R.I. 482 (1921)
113 A. 749 ALFRED DAIGNAULT vs. JOSEPH E. WOOLISCROFT. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 31, 1921. PRESENT: Sweetland, C.J., Vincent, Stearns, Rathbun, and Sweeney, JJ. (1) Specific Performance. Agency. Memorandum. Statute of Frauds. Authorization to make a contract for the sale of real estate may be by parol and the authority to make the […]
BOND v. BERSON, 50 R.I. 192 (1929)
146 A. 773 CHARLES A. BOND vs. CHARLES BERSON. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. June 21, 1929. PRESENT: Stearns, C.J., Rathbun, Sweeney, Barrows, and Murdock, JJ. (1) Expert Evidence. A veterinary who testified that he had always kept himself informed on the value of cows, by inquiring in the course of his practice the price […]
BORDEN v. BRIGGS, 49 R.I. 207 (1928)
142 A. 144 LOUIS E. BORDEN vs. GEORGE BRIGGS. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 16, 1928. PRESENT: Sweetland, C.J., Stearns, Rathbun, Sweeney, and Barrows, JJ. (1) Default Judgments. Discretion of Trial Court. The action of the Superior Court in removing a default will not be reversed unless it appears that the court acted in […]
STATE v. RIENDEAU, 448 A.2d 735 (R.I. 1982)
448 A.2d 735 STATE v. David RIENDEAU. No. 81-243-C.A.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 21, 1982. Appeal from the Superior Court, Providence and Bristol Counties, Mackenzie, J. Page 736 Dennis J. Roberts II, Atty. Gen., Anthony F. Del Bonis, Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff. John F. Cicilline, Providence, for defendant. [1] OPINION WEISBERGER, Justice. […]
STATE v. ACQUISTO, 122 R.I. 918 (1980)
STATE v. EDWARD C. ACQUISTO. M. P. No. 80-82.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. February 28, 1980. The petition for writ of certiorari and motion for stay are denied. Dennis J. Roberts II, Attorney General, Stephen Lichatin III, Special Assistant Attorney General, Chief, Appellate Division, for plaintiff-respondent. Bruce G. Pollock, Assistant Public Defender, for defendant-petitioner.
SWEET v. READ, 12 R.I. 121 (1878)
THOMAS H. SWEET and ALBERT E. SWEET, Copartners, vs. READ RICHARDS. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. June 12, 1878. In Rhode Island a garnishee may make his affidavit at any time during the term of court next after his garnishment, notwithstanding judgment may have been entered against the defendant in the course of such term […]
HARTWELL v. TEFFT, 19 R.I. 644 (1896)
35 A. 882 FREDERICK W. HARTWELL, Trustee, et al. vs. MARY ABBY TEFFT. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. November 21, 1896. Pub. Laws R.I. cap. 627, § 7, of March 26, 1866, gave to a child, adopted in accordance with the provisions of the chapter, the rights of inheritance, etc., the same as if he […]
McLAY v. SLADE, 48 R.I. 357 (1927)
138 A. 212 AGNES T. McLAY, Ex. vs. NEILENA K. SLADE. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. July 2, 1927. PRESENT: Sweetland, C.J., Stearns, Rathbun, Sweeney, and Barrows, JJ. (1) Foreign Statutes. Penal Statutes. Extraterritorial Force. Massachusetts statute, cap. 439, Acts and Resolves, Mass. 1922, p. 514, providing for an action to recover damages for the […]
BOCHNER v. PROVIDENCE SCH. COMMITTEE, 490 A.2d 37 (R.I. 1985)
490 A.2d 37 Ida M. BOCHNER et al. v. PROVIDENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE. 82-272-M.P.Supreme Court of Rhode Island. April 3, 1985. Appeal from the Superior Court, Providence County, Gallant, J. Page 38 Richard A. Skolnik, Lipsey Skolnik Esquires, Ltd., Providence, for plaintiff. Vincent J. Piccirilli, Providence, for defendant. [1] OPINION SHEA, Justice. [2] This matter is […]