Rhode Island Case Commentaries

Establishing the Statute of Limitations in Clergy Malpractice Cases: An Analysis of Martin v. Howard (2001)

Date: Nov 14, 2001

Establishing the Statute of Limitations in Clergy Malpractice Cases: An Analysis of Martin v. Howard (2001) Introduction Martin v. Evan D. Howard et al., 784 A.2d 291, is a landmark case adjudicated...

Supreme Court of Rhode Island Clarifies Application of Injured On Duty Benefits Under G.L. 45-19-1 to Retired Officers

Date: Jun 28, 2001

Supreme Court of Rhode Island Clarifies Application of Injured On Duty Benefits Under G.L. 45-19-1 to Retired Officers Introduction In the consolidated cases of Earl H. Webster v. Louis A. Perrotta...

Strengthened Burden of Proof for Dimensional Zoning Variances: Zoning Board of Review v. Von Bernuth

Date: Apr 18, 2001

Strengthened Burden of Proof for Dimensional Zoning Variances: Zoning Board of Review v. Von Bernuth Introduction The case of Zoning Board of Review of the Town of New Shoreham et al. v. Carl Von...

Self-Created Hardship: Rhode Island Supreme Court Restricts Dimensional Variances in Zoning Ordinances

Date: Apr 3, 2001

Self-Created Hardship: Rhode Island Supreme Court Restricts Dimensional Variances in Zoning Ordinances Introduction The case of Anthony Sciacca et al v. Gloria Caruso et al., decided by the Supreme...

Strickland Test Application and Defense Counsel's Strategic Decisions in MICHAEL A. BRENNAN v. GEORGE A. VOSE, JR. ET AL.

Date: Jan 13, 2001

Strickland Test Application and Defense Counsel's Strategic Decisions in MICHAEL A. BRENNAN v. GEORGE A. VOSE, JR. ET AL. Introduction The case of Michael A. Brennan v. George A. Vose, Jr. et al....

Material Breach and Fraud Claims in Contract Disputes: Insights from Women's Development Corporation v. City of Central Falls

Date: Jan 12, 2001

Material Breach and Fraud Claims in Contract Disputes: Insights from Women's Development Corporation v. City of Central Falls Introduction Women's Development Corporation, et al v. City of Central...

Recognition of De Facto Parental Relationships in Same-Sex Partnerships: Maureen v. Robano

Date: Sep 26, 2000

Recognition of De Facto Parental Relationships in Same-Sex Partnerships: Maureen v. Robano Introduction The case of Maureen V. Robano v. Concetta A. DiCenzo (759 A.2d 959) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Administrative Finality in Certificate of Need Processes: Insights from Johnston Ambulatory Surgical Associates, Ltd. v. Patricia Nolan et al.

Date: Jul 13, 2000

Administrative Finality in Certificate of Need Processes: Insights from Johnston Ambulatory Surgical Associates, Ltd. v. Patricia Nolan et al. Introduction The case of Johnston Ambulatory Surgical...

State and Municipal Obligations in Condemnation Awards and Tax Assessments: Analysis of Capital Properties, Inc. v. State of Rhode Island et al.

Date: Dec 3, 1999

State and Municipal Obligations in Condemnation Awards and Tax Assessments: Analysis of Capital Properties, Inc. v. State of Rhode Island et al. Introduction Capital Properties, Inc. v. State of...

Development Review Act Supremacy Over Home Rule Charters: Insights from Da v. d Munroe et al.

Date: Jun 16, 1999

Development Review Act Supremacy Over Home Rule Charters: Insights from Da v. d Munroe et al. Introduction The case of Da v. d Munroe et al. (733 A.2d 703) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Rhode...

DiPetrillo v. Dow Chemical: Reinforcing the Discovery Rule and State Law under 1964 FIFRA in Product Liability Claims

Date: Apr 27, 1999

DiPetrillo v. Dow Chemical: Reinforcing the Discovery Rule and State Law under 1964 FIFRA in Product Liability Claims Introduction DiPetrillo v. Dow Chemical Company is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Privacy and Defamation Standards in Swerdlick v. Koch

Date: Dec 8, 1998

Affirmation of Privacy and Defamation Standards in Swerdlick v. Koch 1. Introduction The case of Catherine Swerdlick, et al v. Robert P. Koch, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Rhode Island on...

Manifest Intent Necessary for Dedication of Private Lanes: Donnelly v. Cowsill

Date: Aug 1, 1998

Manifest Intent Necessary for Dedication of Private Lanes: Donnelly v. Cowsill Introduction The case of Kathleen L. Donnelly et al v. William J. Cowsill et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Rhode...

Affirmation of Anti-Discrimination Protections Under Rhode Island's State Fair Employment Practices Act in CBH v. Barros

Date: May 21, 1998

Affirmation of Anti-Discrimination Protections Under Rhode Island's State Fair Employment Practices Act in CBH v. Barros Introduction Center for Behavioral Health, Rhode Island, Inc. v. Judy L....

Reaffirming the "Any Competent Evidence" Standard in Subdivision Approvals: Analysis of Edmund A. Resti v. Jr.

Date: Jan 30, 1998

Reaffirming the "Any Competent Evidence" Standard in Subdivision Approvals: Analysis of Edmund A. Resti v. Jr. Introduction The case of Edmund A. Resti v. , Jr., in His Capacity as General Partner of...

Enforcement of Justiciability and Party Joinder in Municipal Budget Litigation: Sullivan v. Chafee

Date: Nov 15, 1997

Enforcement of Justiciability and Party Joinder in Municipal Budget Litigation: Sullivan v. Chafee Introduction The case of Council President Linda Sullivan et al. v. Lincoln D. Chafee, In His...

Depositor Privacy Rights Affirmed in Rhode Island Supreme Court Decision

Date: Aug 16, 1997

Depositor Privacy Rights Affirmed in Rhode Island Supreme Court Decision Introduction The Supreme Court of Rhode Island, in the landmark case Pontbriand et al. v. Sundlun, established significant...

Affirming Agency Discretion in Licensing Revocations: Ken Rocha v. Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission

Date: Jun 10, 1997

Affirming Agency Discretion in Licensing Revocations: Ken Rocha v. Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission Introduction The case of Ken Rocha et al v. State of Rhode Island Public Utilities...

Misconduct in Unemployment Compensation: High-Responsibility Positions and Off-Duty Criminal Conduct

Date: Feb 26, 1997

Misconduct in Unemployment Compensation: High-Responsibility Positions and Off-Duty Criminal Conduct Introduction The landmark case C. Mae Bunch v. Rhode Island Board of Review (690 A.2d 335)...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief: LaChappelle v. State Analysis

Date: Dec 12, 1996

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief: LaChappelle v. State Analysis Introduction Dennis W. LaChappelle v. State, 686 A.2d 924 (R.I. 1996), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

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