RE ABOLISHING OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, 27 R.I. 598 (1905)

65 A. 300 THE ABOLISHING OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. APRIL 10, 1905 Gen. Laws cap. 54, § 5, provides “Upon the abolition or discontinuance of any district, its corporate powers and liabilities shall continue and remain so far as may be necessary, for the enforcement of its rights and duties.” […]

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HOPE v. LONGLEY, 27 R.I. 579 (1906)

65 A. 300 WILLIS E. HOPE vs. HENRIETTA E. LONGLEY. Supreme Court of Rhode Island. May 25, 1906. PRESENT: Douglas, C.J., Dubois, Blodgett, and Johnson, JJ. (1) Negligence. Elevators. Plaintiff, who had volunteered to assist a janitor in employ of defendant, and who was familiar with the premises, entered front door of building, at five […]

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