Successive Zoning Special Exceptions: Rhode Island Supreme Court Upholds Board's Authority Without Material Change Requirement Introduction The case of John T. Hopf et al. vs. Board of Review of the...
Judicial Oversight in Negligence Cases: Supreme Court of Rhode Island's Landmark Decision in Barbato v. Epstein Introduction The case of Joseph Barbato vs. Joseph D. Epstein and Robert Barbato, p.a....
Joinder Requirements in Trespass Actions: Knowles v. Ponton et al. – A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction The case of L. Hazard Knowles vs. Thomas Ponton et al. (96 R.I. 156), adjudicated by the...
Affirmation of Zoning Boards' Authority to Evaluate Public Convenience and Welfare Based on Traffic Expertise: Monforte v. City of East Providence Introduction The case of Pietro Monforte vs. Zoning...
Relief from Zoning Yard Regulations: Insights from Louise Viti et al. vs. Zoning Board of Review of the City of Providence Introduction Louise Viti et al. vs. Zoning Board of Review of the City of...
Limiting Innkeeper Liability for Negligence: Insights from Hoffman v. Miller Co. Introduction The case of Rosalie K. Hoffman vs. Louis D. Miller Co., Inc. adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Rhode...
Double Damages in Civil Actions for Larceny: Standards of Proof Established in DaCosta et al. d.b.a. East Providence Furniture Company vs. Mary Rose (1944) Introduction The case of Antonio DaCosta et...
Waiver of Arbitration Requirements in Fire Insurance Claims: DePaola v. National and Humboldt Fire Insurance Companies Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas DePaola vs. The National Insurance...
Doctrine of Laches Affirmed in Conveyance Dispute: Chase v. Chase (1897) Introduction The case of Sarah G. Chase et al. vs. Alfred W. Chase et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Rhode Island in...
Establishing Limits on Mitigation in Libel Cases: Folwell v. Providence Journal Company Introduction Frederick S. Folwell vs. Providence Journal Company is a landmark judgment delivered by the...