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guiding principle in Rhode Island

13 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2024 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Milardo v. Coastal Resources Management Councilgreen
ri · 1981 · cited in 5 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1988–2009
2 sentences

2009While the duties of CRMC are extensive, our Supreme Court has commented that CRMC's discretion in carrying out its duties is quite narrow: "far from granting broad discretion to the council, the statute specifically directs the council to be guided by this single overriding criterion: `[p]reservation and restoration of ecological systems shall be the primary guiding principle upon which environmental alteration of coastal resources will be measured, judged, and regulated.'" Milardo v. Coastal Resources Management Council of Rhode Island , 434 A.2d 266 , 271 (1981) (internal citation omitted).

1993Further, under Rhode Island General Law 1956 (1980 Reenactment) § 46-23-6 , the "primary responsibility" of the CRMC is "the continuing planning for and management of the resources of the state's coastal region." Pursuant to statute, the CRMC is charged with the goals: "[T]o preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, restore the coastal resources of the state for this and succeeding generations though comprehensive and coordinated long-range planning and management designed to produce the maximum benefit for society from such coastal resources; and that preservation and restoration of eco

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cluster 570405green
ca1 · 1991 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2005–2024
2 sentences

2024“Clarity is a guiding principle in the scheme of judicial contempt, and ‘derives from the concepts of fairness and due process.’” In re Court Order Dated October 22, 2003, 886 A.2d 342, 349 (R.I. 2005) (quoting Project B.A.S.I.C. v. Kemp, 947 F.2d 11, 17 (1st Cir. 1991)).

2005Clarity is a guiding principle in the scheme of judicial contempt, and “derives from the concepts of fairness and due process.” Kemp, 947 F.2d at 17 .

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In Re Court Order Dated October 22, 2003green
ri · 2005 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“Clarity is a guiding principle in the scheme of judicial contempt, and ‘derives from the concepts of fairness and due process.’” In re Court Order Dated October 22, 2003, 886 A.2d 342, 349 (R.I. 2005) (quoting Project B.A.S.I.C. v. Kemp, 947 F.2d 11, 17 (1st Cir. 1991)).

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Joel Trojan v. Denise Trojangreen
· 2019 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Standard of Review “We consistently have stated that the guiding principle in setting a child-support award is to balance the needs of the child against the financial ability of the absent parent.” Trojan v. Trojan, 208 A.3d 221, 232 (R.I. 2019) (quoting Tamayo v. Arroyo, 15 A.3d 1031, 1036 (R.I. 2011)).

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Tamayo v. Arroyogreen
ri · 2011 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Standard of Review “We consistently have stated that the guiding principle in setting a child-support award is to balance the needs of the child against the financial ability of the absent parent.” Trojan v. Trojan, 208 A.3d 221, 232 (R.I. 2019) (quoting Tamayo v. Arroyo, 15 A.3d 1031, 1036 (R.I. 2011)).

2019“A court may consider all relevant factors, including the financial resources and needs of the child and each of the parents and the Family Court may consider every factor that would serve to reveal in totality the circumstances and conditions bearing on the welfare of the children.” Id. (quoting Tamayo, 15 A.3d at 1036 ). - 11 - Analysis After reviewing the record, we can discern no basis for Erin’s argument.

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Howard Union of Teachers v. Stategreen
ri · 1984 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board v. Valley Falls Fire District , 505 A.2d 1170 , 1171 (R.I. 1986) (citing Howard Union of Teachers v. State , 478 A.2d 563 (R.I. 1984)).

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Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board v. Valley Falls Fire Districtgreen
ri · 1986 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board v. Valley Falls Fire District , 505 A.2d 1170 , 1171 (R.I. 1986) (citing Howard Union of Teachers v. State , 478 A.2d 563 (R.I. 1984)).

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Bellows v. Bellowsgreen
ri · 1978 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979E. g., Simonet v. Simonet, 279 So.2d 35 (Fla.App.1973); see Bellows v. Bellows, R.I., 382 A.2d 816 (1978); Peirson v. Peirson, R.I., 382 A.2d 823 (1978); Moore v. Moore, 53 R.I. 294 , 166 A. 501 (1933).

1979E.g., Simonet v. Simonet, 279 So.2d 35 (Fla. App. 1973); see Bellows v. Bellows, 119 R.I. 689 , 382 A.2d 816 (1978); Pierson v. Peirson, 119 R.I. 701 , 382 A.2d 823 (1978); Moore v. Moore, 53 R.I. 294 , 166 A. 501 (1933).

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Thompson v. Town of East Greenwich green
ri · 1986
1 sentence

2010Thompson v. Town of East Greenwich , 512 A.2d 837 , 842 (R.I. 1986).

12010–2010
Paradiso v. Paradiso green
ri · 1979
1 sentence

1983Paradiso v. Paradiso, R.I., 404 A.2d at 61 .

11983–1983
State v. Pope green
ri · 1980
1 sentence

1982There has long been a guiding principle in this jurisdiction that issues not raised in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal. 2 See, e.g., State v. Fogarty, R.I., 433 A.2d 972 (1981); State v. Robalewski, R.I., 418 A.2d 817 (1980); State v. Pope, R.I., 414 A.2d 781 (1980).

11982–1982
State v. Fogarty green
ri · 1981
1 sentence

1982There has long been a guiding principle in this jurisdiction that issues not raised in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal. 2 See, e.g., State v. Fogarty, R.I., 433 A.2d 972 (1981); State v. Robalewski, R.I., 418 A.2d 817 (1980); State v. Pope, R.I., 414 A.2d 781 (1980).

11982–1982
State v. Robalewski green
ri · 1980
1 sentence

1982There has long been a guiding principle in this jurisdiction that issues not raised in the trial court will not be considered for the first time on appeal. 2 See, e.g., State v. Fogarty, R.I., 433 A.2d 972 (1981); State v. Robalewski, R.I., 418 A.2d 817 (1980); State v. Pope, R.I., 414 A.2d 781 (1980).

11982–1982
Simonet v. Simonet green
fladistctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1979E. g., Simonet v. Simonet, 279 So.2d 35 (Fla.App.1973); see Bellows v. Bellows, R.I., 382 A.2d 816 (1978); Peirson v. Peirson, R.I., 382 A.2d 823 (1978); Moore v. Moore, 53 R.I. 294 , 166 A. 501 (1933).

1979E.g., Simonet v. Simonet, 279 So.2d 35 (Fla. App. 1973); see Bellows v. Bellows, 119 R.I. 689 , 382 A.2d 816 (1978); Pierson v. Peirson, 119 R.I. 701 , 382 A.2d 823 (1978); Moore v. Moore, 53 R.I. 294 , 166 A. 501 (1933).

11979–1979
Peirson v. Peirson green
ri · 1978
2 sentences

1979E. g., Simonet v. Simonet, 279 So.2d 35 (Fla.App.1973); see Bellows v. Bellows, R.I., 382 A.2d 816 (1978); Peirson v. Peirson, R.I., 382 A.2d 823 (1978); Moore v. Moore, 53 R.I. 294 , 166 A. 501 (1933).

1979E.g., Simonet v. Simonet, 279 So.2d 35 (Fla. App. 1973); see Bellows v. Bellows, 119 R.I. 689 , 382 A.2d 816 (1978); Pierson v. Peirson, 119 R.I. 701 , 382 A.2d 823 (1978); Moore v. Moore, 53 R.I. 294 , 166 A. 501 (1933).

11979–1979
Moore v. Moore neutral
ri · 1933
2 sentences

1979E. g., Simonet v. Simonet, 279 So.2d 35 (Fla.App.1973); see Bellows v. Bellows, R.I., 382 A.2d 816 (1978); Peirson v. Peirson, R.I., 382 A.2d 823 (1978); Moore v. Moore, 53 R.I. 294 , 166 A. 501 (1933).

1979E. g., Simonet v. Simonet, 279 So.2d 35 (Fla.App.1973); see Bellows v. Bellows, R.I., 382 A.2d 816 (1978); Peirson v. Peirson, R.I., 382 A.2d 823 (1978); Moore v. Moore, 53 R.I. 294 , 166 A. 501 (1933).

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

NJ 216 (1953–2026) CA 171 (1941–2026) NY 162 (1887–2026) TX 137 (1947–2025) IL 124 (1960–2026) PA 98 (1919–2025) WA 83 (1937–2025) MA 79 (1930–2024) TN 68 (1984–2024) CT 52 (1946–2024) MI 50 (1957–2025) DC 43 (1971–2024) FL 43 (1915–2025) NM 42 (1937–2024) OH 37 (1965–2024) MO 36 (1913–2018) AR 35 (1948–2026) MN 35 (1940–2023) WV 35 (1895–2022) MD 33 (1926–2026) VA 32 (1932–2024) AL 30 (1929–2013) WI 29 (1959–2025) KS 28 (1937–2026) CO 28 (1969–2025) IN 27 (1924–2023) LA 26 (1908–2017) NC 25 (1969–2025) AZ 23 (1964–2025) OR 18 (1931–2018) IA 18 (1927–2024) UT 17 (1919–2023) KY 16 (1940–2025) MT 15 (1937–2025) DE 14 (1956–2023) ME 13 (1948–2021) RI 13 (1979–2024) NH 12 (1974–2024) AK 11 (1988–2024) HI 11 (1960–2024) SC 10 (1998–2025) MS 10 (1969–2023) OK 9 (1906–2024) VT 9 (1974–2020) GA 8 (1938–2023) WY 8 (1951–2025) NE 7 (1927–2013) ID 6 (1990–2023) NV 5 (1952–2011) ND 5 (1918–1992) SD 4 (1974–2015) VI 2 (2006–2010)

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