State v. Caruolo: Affirmation of Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency in First-Degree Arson Conviction Introduction In the landmark case of State v. Louis Caruolo, decided by the Supreme Court of...
Duty of Care in Premises Liability: Banks v. Bowen's Landing Corp. Introduction Thomas O. Banks v. Bowen's Landing Corp., et al. (522 A.2d 1222) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Implied Coercion in Sexual Assault Cases: Insights from State v. Michael Burke Introduction State v. Michael Burke, 522 A.2d 725 (Rhode Island Supreme Court, 1987), serves as a pivotal case in...
Affirmation of Zoning Compliance and Nonexclusive Easement Rights in Property Subdivision Introduction Donald J. LETT et al. v. Paul CAROMILE et al. (510 A.2d 958) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Establishing the 'Knowing and Wilful' Standard in Conflict of Interest Cases: Carmody and Luby v. Rhode Island Conflict of Interest Commission Introduction The Supreme Court of Rhode Island, in the...
Limitation of Damages and Sovereign Immunity in Tortious Interference: MESOLELLA v. CITY OF PROVIDENCE Introduction Vincent J. MESOLELLA v. CITY OF PROVIDENCE et al., 508 A.2d 661 (Supreme Court of...
Substantial Evidence Standard Reinforced in Judicial Review of Zoning Board Decisions Introduction Mary C. Mendonsa et al. v. Robert Corey et al. (495 A.2d 257) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
Newport Shipyard v. Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights: Upholding Individual Acts of Discrimination Introduction Newport Shipyard, Inc. v. Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights is a landmark...
Defining the Limits of Oral Options and Rights of First Refusal: William H. Hood Jr. v. Henry Hawkins Introduction William H. Hood Jr., et al. v. Henry Hawkins et al., 478 A.2d 181 (1984),...
Affirmation of Conviction in STATE v. Vincent J. Giordano: Ensuring Judicial Impartiality and Valid Procedures Introduction In the landmark case of STATE v. Vincent J. Giordano, adjudicated by the...
Separating Victim Statements from 'Fruit of the Poisonous Tree' in Involuntary Confessions: State v. Pemental Introduction State v. Richard A. Pemental, 434 A.2d 932 (1981), adjudicated by the...
MILARDO v. COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL: Affirming Police Power and Legislative Delegation in Environmental Protection Introduction MILARDO v. COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL of Rhode...
State Statute Preempts Local Zoning: Rhode Island Supreme Court's Landmark Decision on Community Residences for Persons with Disabilities Introduction The case of Ernest MONGONY et al. v. Joseph J....
Ambiguity in Release Agreements: Insights from Doreen M. Lennon v. Linda MacGregor et al. Introduction Doreen M. Lennon v. Linda MacGregor et al., 423 A.2d 820 (Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1980),...
Validation of Nolo Contendere Pleas under Superior Court Rule 11: Insights from STATE v. F. David Feng Introduction STATE v. F. David Feng, 421 A.2d 1258 (Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1980), serves...
Double Damages in Civil Actions for Larceny: The Ludwig v. Kowal Decision Introduction The case of Karl Ludwig v. Frank J. Kowal, decided by the Supreme Court of Rhode Island on August 29, 1980,...
Establishing Independent Tort for Insurer's Bad Faith and Expanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Bibeault v. Hanover Insurance Company Introduction Bibeault v. Hanover Insurance Company, adjudicated...
Interest on Tax Refunds for Unconstitutionally Imposed Taxes: Norberg v. Willard Estate Introduction The case of Fred A. Gott, Jr. and Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co., Executors of the Estate of...
Establishing Standards for Special Exceptions in Zoning Law: TOOHEY v. KILDAY Introduction The case of William J. Toohey, City Solicitor of the City of Warwick v. Thomas J. Kilday et al. (415 A.2d...
Clarifying Unemployment Benefits Eligibility for Self-Employed Professionals: The Berberian Decision Introduction The case of Aram K. Berberian v. Department of Employment Security, Board of Review...