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axiomatic principle in Rhode Island

15 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Pine v. Clarkgreen
ri · 1994 · cited in 7 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2001–2024
2 sentences

2024It is an axiomatic rule of civil procedure that such a claim may not be waived by any party and may be raised at any time.” Pine, 636 A.2d at 1321 (emphasis added).

2011It is an axiomatic rule of civil procedure that such a claim * * * may be raised at any time in the proceedings.” Pine v. Clark, 636 A.2d 1319, 1321 (R.I.1994).

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La Petite Auberge, Inc. v. Rhode Island Commission for Human Rightsgreen
ri · 1980 · cited in 6 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1994–2010
2 sentences

2010"It is an axiomatic rule of civil procedure that such a claim may not be waived by any party and may be raised at any time in the proceedings." Pine v. Clark , 636 A.2d 1319 , 1321 (R.I. 1994) (citing La Petite Auberge, Inc. 419 A.2d at 280 ).

2010"It is an axiomatic rule of civil procedure that such a claim may not be waived by any party and may be raised at any time in the proceedings." Id. (citing La Petite Auberge, Inc. v. Rhode Island Comm'n for Human Rights , 419 A.2d 274 , 280 (R.I. 1980); Super.

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Lancellotti v. Lancellottigreen
ri · 1988 · cited in 4 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1990–1998
2 sentences

1998"It is an axiomatic principle of our judicial system that a Supreme Court decision is binding upon all other tribunals." Lancellotti v. Lancellotti, 543 A.2d 680 , 682 (R.I. 1988).

1997In Dickinson v. Killheffer, 568 A.2d 772 (R.I.1990), we held that “[i]t is an axiomatic principle of our judicial system that a Supreme Court decision is binding upon all other tribunals. * * * A trial justice may not ignore our previous rulings.” Id. at 774 (quoting Lancellotti v. Lancellotti, 543 A.2d 680, 682 (R.I.1988)).

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Downey v. Carcierigreen
ri · 2010 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Downey v. Carcieri, 996 A.2d 1144, 1151 (R.I.2010) (“It is an axiomatic principle of statutory construction that the use of the term ‘may’ denotes a permissive, rather than an imperative, condition.”). 31 Section 39 — 26.1—7(i) simply *512 provides Deepwater Wind with its permissive options for transmission-cable ownership and directions for the transmission cable’s eventual owner to be reimbursed for the costs of construction.

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Carlson v. McLymangreen
ri · 1950 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Quality Court Condominium Association v. Quality Hill Development Corp., 641 A.2d 746, 751 (R.I.1994) (“[T]he use of the word ‘may 6 rather than the word ‘shall’ indicates a discretionary rather than a mandatory provision.”) (citing Carlson v. McLyman, 77 R.I. 177, 182 , 74 A.2d 853, 855 (1950) (noting that “the ordinary meaning of the word ‘may’ is permissive and not compulsive”)).

2010See Quality Court Condominium Association v. Quality Hill Development Corp., 641 A.2d 746, 751 (R.I.1994) (“[T]he use of the word ‘may 6 rather than the word ‘shall’ indicates a discretionary rather than a mandatory provision.”) (citing Carlson v. McLyman, 77 R.I. 177, 182 , 74 A.2d 853, 855 (1950) (noting that “the ordinary meaning of the word ‘may’ is permissive and not compulsive”)).

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Quality Court Condominium Ass'n v. Quality Hill Development Corp.green
ri · 1994 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Quality Court Condominium Association v. Quality Hill Development Corp., 641 A.2d 746, 751 (R.I.1994) (“[T]he use of the word ‘may 6 rather than the word ‘shall’ indicates a discretionary rather than a mandatory provision.”) (citing Carlson v. McLyman, 77 R.I. 177, 182 , 74 A.2d 853, 855 (1950) (noting that “the ordinary meaning of the word ‘may’ is permissive and not compulsive”)).

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Considine v. Rhode Island Department of Transportationgreen
ri · 1989 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002In quashing the judgment of the District Court, the Supreme Court stated that "the District Court does not possess any statutory authority to entertain appeals that are filed out of time." Id.

2002Moreover, "[i]t is an axiomatic rule of civil procedure that such a claim may not be waived by any party and may be raised at any time in the proceedings." Pine v. Clark , 636 A.2d 1319 , 1321 (R.I. 1994); see also La Petite Auberge, Inc. v. Rhode Island Comm'n for Human Rts. , 419 A.2d 274 , 279 (R.I. 1980) (stating that "lack of subject matter jurisdiction may not be waived and may never be cured by agreement of the parties.") In Considine v. Rhode Island Dep't of Transp. , the Rhode Island Supreme Court reviewed an APA appeal that was filed in the District Court forty-nine days after the ag

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Rhode Island. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Chase v. Bouchard green
ri · 1996
1 sentence

2010As the Superior Court of Rhode Island is a trial court of general jurisdiction, deriving its authority from statute, it possesses "subject-matter jurisdiction over all cases unless that jurisdiction has been conferred by statute upon another tribunal." Chase v. Bouchard , 671 A.2d 794 , 796 (R.I. 1996) (citing La Petite Auberge, Inc. , 419 A.2d at 279 ).

12010–2010
Dickinson v. Killheffer neutral
ri · 1990
2 sentences

1997In Dickinson v. Killheffer, 568 A.2d 772 (R.I.1990), we held that “[i]t is an axiomatic principle of our judicial system that a Supreme Court decision is binding upon all other tribunals. * * * A trial justice may not ignore our previous rulings.” Id. at 774 (quoting Lancellotti v. Lancellotti, 543 A.2d 680, 682 (R.I.1988)).

1997In Dickinson v. Killheffer, 568 A.2d 772 (R.I.1990), we held that “[i]t is an axiomatic principle of our judicial system that a Supreme Court decision is binding upon all other tribunals. * * * A trial justice may not ignore our previous rulings.” Id. at 774 (quoting Lancellotti v. Lancellotti, 543 A.2d 680, 682 (R.I.1988)).

11997–1997
City of East Providence v. Shell Oil Co. green
ri · 1972
2 sentences

1988Corrado v. Providence Redevelopment Agency, 117 R.I. 647 , 370 A.2d 226 (1977); City of East Providence v. Shell Oil Co., 110 R.I. 138 , 290 A.2d 915 (1972); D’Arezzo v. D’Arezzo, 107 R.I. 422 , 267 A.2d 683 (1970).

1988Corrado v. Providence Redevelopment Agency, 117 R.I. 647 , 370 A.2d 226 (1977); City of East Providence v. Shell Oil Co., 110 R.I. 138 , 290 A.2d 915 (1972); D’Arezzo v. D’Arezzo, 107 R.I. 422 , 267 A.2d 683 (1970).

11988–1988
Corrado v. Providence Redevelopment Agency green
ri · 1977
2 sentences

1988Corrado v. Providence Redevelopment Agency, 117 R.I. 647 , 370 A.2d 226 (1977); City of East Providence v. Shell Oil Co., 110 R.I. 138 , 290 A.2d 915 (1972); D’Arezzo v. D’Arezzo, 107 R.I. 422 , 267 A.2d 683 (1970).

1988Corrado v. Providence Redevelopment Agency, 117 R.I. 647 , 370 A.2d 226 (1977); City of East Providence v. Shell Oil Co., 110 R.I. 138 , 290 A.2d 915 (1972); D’Arezzo v. D’Arezzo, 107 R.I. 422 , 267 A.2d 683 (1970).

11988–1988
D'Arezzo v. D'Arezzo green
ri · 1970
2 sentences

1988Corrado v. Providence Redevelopment Agency, 117 R.I. 647 , 370 A.2d 226 (1977); City of East Providence v. Shell Oil Co., 110 R.I. 138 , 290 A.2d 915 (1972); D’Arezzo v. D’Arezzo, 107 R.I. 422 , 267 A.2d 683 (1970).

1988Corrado v. Providence Redevelopment Agency, 117 R.I. 647 , 370 A.2d 226 (1977); City of East Providence v. Shell Oil Co., 110 R.I. 138 , 290 A.2d 915 (1972); D’Arezzo v. D’Arezzo, 107 R.I. 422 , 267 A.2d 683 (1970).

11988–1988

Where else courts name it

RI 15 (1988–2024) OH 14 (1992–2022) SC 12 (1986–2023) PA 11 (1987–2024) TX 10 (1912–2000) CT 7 (1991–2025) MI 7 (1978–2022) CA 5 (1964–2026) MO 4 (1938–2025) VA 4 (1996–2025) NC 4 (1948–2024) FL 4 (1960–2021) IL 4 (2009–2026) GA 4 (1919–2015) OK 4 (1974–2014) LA 4 (1955–1990) KY 3 (2001–2014) IN 3 (1965–2006) MT 3 (1958–1982) NJ 3 (1982–2026) NM 3 (1945–2023) NY 3 (1995–2017) ME 3 (1937–2018) WA 2 (1962–1972) NE 2 (1988–1993) NV 2 (2021–2022) MD 2 (2002–2007) CO 2 (1979–2026)

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