12 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2014 0 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Filippi v. Filippigreen2 sentences2005II The Release Documents Constituted a Valid and Enforceable Contract We agree with the motion justice that the releases constituted a valid and enforceable bilateral contract between the plaintiffs on the one hand and Lizotte and *560 AIG on the other. 8 As the motion justice aptly noted, our opinion in Filippi v. Filippi, 818 A.2d 608, 624 (R.I.2003), reiterated one of the basic principles of contract law — namely, that “a bilateral contract requires mutuality of obligation, which is achieved when both parties are bound legally by the making of reciprocal promises.” We also noted in that opi 2005II The Release Documents Constituted a Valid and Enforceable Contract We agree with the motion justice that the releases constituted a valid and enforceable bilateral contract between the plaintiffs on the one hand and Lizotte and *560 AIG on the other. 8 As the motion justice aptly noted, our opinion in Filippi v. Filippi, 818 A.2d 608, 624 (R.I.2003), reiterated one of the basic principles of contract law — namely, that “a bilateral contract requires mutuality of obligation, which is achieved when both parties are bound legally by the making of reciprocal promises.” We also noted in that opi | 2 | 2 |
Floyd v. Arkansas State Board of Pharmacygreen2 sentences1974See also Floyd v. Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, 251 Ark. 626 , 473 S.W.2d 866 (1971). 1974See also Floyd v. Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, 251 Ark. 626 , 473 S.W.2d 866 (1971). | 2 | 2 |
Ferrelli v. Department of Employment Securitygreen2 sentences1974See Ferrilli v. Department of Employment Security, 106 R.I. 588 , 261 A.2d 906 (1970), where we directed the Superior Court to remand the case to the agency for a consideration of the doctrine of estoppel in the light of the evidence then in the record, and specifically authorized the taking of such further evidence as might be deemed necessary to prevent manifest injustice. 1974I. 588, 261 A.2d 906 (1970), where we directed the Superior Court to remand the case to the agency for a consideration of the doctrine of estoppel in the light of the evidence then in the record, and specifically authorized the taking of such further evidence as might be deemed necessary to prevent manifest injustice. | 1 | 2 |
In Re Paul F.green1 sentence2014See State v. Fetzik, 577 A.2d 990, 993, 994 (R.I.1990); In re Paul F., 543 A.2d 255, 257, 258 (R.I.1988). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Fetzikgreen1 sentence2014See State v. Fetzik, 577 A.2d 990, 993, 994 (R.I.1990); In re Paul F., 543 A.2d 255, 257, 258 (R.I.1988). | 1 | 1 |
Darcey v. Darceygreen2 sentences2011With respect to the consideration requirement, we have stated that consideration “consists of ‘some legal right acquired by the promisor in consideration of his promise, or forborne by the promisee in consideration of such promise.’ ” DeAngelis, 923 A.2d at 1279 (quoting Darcey v. Darcey, 29 R.I. 384, 388 , 71 A. 595, 597 (1909)). 2011With respect to the consideration requirement, we have stated that consideration “consists of ‘some legal right acquired by the promisor in consideration of his promise, or forborne by the promisee in consideration of such promise.’ ” DeAngelis, 923 A.2d at 1279 (quoting Darcey v. Darcey, 29 R.I. 384, 388 , 71 A. 595, 597 (1909)). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Smithgreen1 sentence2000See id. | 1 | 1 |
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State v. Kennedy
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2 sentences1999Kennedy, 702 A.2d at 31 . 1998This Court’s review is “limited to a consideration of whether the hearing justice acted arbitrarily or capriciously in finding a violation.” Id. | 2 | 1998–1999 |
Banks v. Bowen's Landing Corp.
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1 sentence2012To support this contention, plaintiff presents what she perceives to be “four distinct theories of liability in her appeal: (1) liability resulting from a cognizable duty ascertained from a consideration of the factors set forth in Banks, 522 A.2d at 1225 , discussed infra; (2) liability based on a “special relationship” between Mr. Clu-key and Mr. Milner as set forth in the Restatement (Second) Torts § 315 (1965) and Rhode Island ease law; (3) consequent liability based on Mr. Clukey’s purported assumption of a duty to prevent Mr. Mil-ner from driving under the influence; and (4) liability st | 1 | 2012–2012 |
DeAngelis v. DeAngelis
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2 sentences2011With respect to the consideration requirement, we have stated that consideration “consists of ‘some legal right acquired by the promisor in consideration of his promise, or forborne by the promisee in consideration of such promise.’ ” DeAngelis, 923 A.2d at 1279 (quoting Darcey v. Darcey, 29 R.I. 384, 388 , 71 A. 595, 597 (1909)). 2011When evaluating the sufficiency of contractual consideration, we employ “the bargained-for exchange test.” DeAngelis, 923 A.2d at 1279 . | 1 | 2011–2011 |
In Re Lamarine
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1 sentence1996Id. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co. v. Patterson
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2 sentences1971The order was ancillary to a 'petition filed by the husband’s attorney wherein the attorney sought to impress a $10,000' lien on the money in the Registry. 2 See Appendix. 3 The Advisory Committee’s Note discloses that the word “indispensable” found in’ subsection (b) of the amended Rule is used’ strictly in a conclusory sense, that is, a person is to -be regarded as indispensable only if he cannot be made a party and after a consideration of the factors contained in subsection (b), it is determined that it would'be preferable to dismiss the action rather than to proceed. 39 F.R.D'. 69 at 93(1 1971The order was ancillary to a 'petition filed by the husband’s attorney wherein the attorney sought to impress a $10,000' lien on the money in the Registry. 2 See Appendix. 3 The Advisory Committee’s Note discloses that the word “indispensable” found in’ subsection (b) of the amended Rule is used’ strictly in a conclusory sense, that is, a person is to -be regarded as indispensable only if he cannot be made a party and after a consideration of the factors contained in subsection (b), it is determined that it would'be preferable to dismiss the action rather than to proceed. 39 F.R.D'. 69 at 93(1 | 1 | 1971–1971 |
Koshgarian v. Hawksley
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1 sentence1971The order was ancillary to a 'petition filed by the husband’s attorney wherein the attorney sought to impress a $10,000' lien on the money in the Registry. 2 See Appendix. 3 The Advisory Committee’s Note discloses that the word “indispensable” found in’ subsection (b) of the amended Rule is used’ strictly in a conclusory sense, that is, a person is to -be regarded as indispensable only if he cannot be made a party and after a consideration of the factors contained in subsection (b), it is determined that it would'be preferable to dismiss the action rather than to proceed. 39 F.R.D'. 69 at 93(1 | 1 | 1971–1971 |
Goucher v. Herr
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1 sentence1971I. 246, 14 A.2d 651 (1940). | 1 | 1971–1971 |
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