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assumption doctrine in Rhode Island

10 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1932–2001 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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Rickey v. Bodengreen
ri · 1980 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001
2 sentences

2001However, “[t]he doctrine of assumption of * * * risk is an affirmative defense [that, if proven,] absolve[s] a defendant of liability for having created an unreasonable risk.” Walker v. Jackson, 723 A.2d 1115, 1117 (R.I.1999) (quoting Rickey v. Boden, 421 A.2d 539, 543 (R.I.1980)).

1999II Analysis “The doctrine of assumption of [the] risk is an affirmative defense [that, if proven,] absolve[s] a defendant of liability for having created an unreasonable risk.” Walker v. Jackson, 723 A.2d 1115, 1117 (R.I.1999) (per curiam) (quoting Rickey v. Boden, 421 A.2d 539, 543 (R.I.1980)).

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Walker v. Jacksongreen
ri · 1999 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001
2 sentences

2001However, “[t]he doctrine of assumption of * * * risk is an affirmative defense [that, if proven,] absolve[s] a defendant of liability for having created an unreasonable risk.” Walker v. Jackson, 723 A.2d 1115, 1117 (R.I.1999) (quoting Rickey v. Boden, 421 A.2d 539, 543 (R.I.1980)).

1999II Analysis “The doctrine of assumption of [the] risk is an affirmative defense [that, if proven,] absolve[s] a defendant of liability for having created an unreasonable risk.” Walker v. Jackson, 723 A.2d 1115, 1117 (R.I.1999) (per curiam) (quoting Rickey v. Boden, 421 A.2d 539, 543 (R.I.1980)).

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Habib v. Empire Productions, Inc.green
ri · 1999 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000This Court has stated previously: “ ‘The doctrine of assumption of [the] risk is an affirmative defense [that, if proven,] absolvefs] a defendant of liability for having created an unreasonable risk.’ * * * ‘A plaintiff assumes the risk of harm arising from the conduct of another when he or she knows of the existence of the risk and appreciates its unreasonable character.’ * * * ‘This is a subjective standard, keyed solely- on the observations and understandings of the plaintiff at the time of injury.’ * * * Consequently, ‘[t]he question of whether a plaintiff has assumed the risk of harm is u

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

1979Recently, in Raymond v. Jenard, 120 R.I. 634, 639 , 390 A.2d 358, 359 (1978), we ruled that our comparative negligence statute, G.L. 1956 (1969 Reenactment) §9-20-4, could be applied to the trial of an action which had accrued prior to the statute’s passage.

1979Recently, in Raymond v. Jenard, 120 R.I. 634, 639 , 390 A.2d 358, 359 (1978), we ruled that our comparative negligence statute, G.L. 1956 (1969 Reenactment) §9-20-4, could be applied to the trial of an action which had accrued prior to the statute’s passage.

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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
Ullmann v. United States green
scotus · 1956
1 sentence

1991In Ullmann v. United States, 350 U.S. 422 , decided last month, we scored the assumption that those who claim this privilege are either criminals or perjurers.

11991–1991
Sama v. Cardi Corp. green
ri · 1990
1 sentence

1991The holding in Sama v. Cardi Corporation, supra, does not permit that assumption.

11991–1991
In Re Doe green
ri · 1978
1 sentence

1980Under the assumption that the rule enunciated in In re John Doe, supra, applies retroactively, the state argues that even if the trial justice failed to give proper instructions, it is harmless error beyond a reasonable doubt.

11980–1980
Bogart v. Phillips neutral
mich · 1897
1 sentence

1937The Hamilton Co. v. Rosen, supra; Bogart v. Phillips, 112 Mich. 697 .

11937–1937
Magallon v. Schreiner neutral
wash · 1917
1 sentence

1932Schreiner et al., 97 Wash. 15 ) unless it be shown that by his actions subsequent to obtaining such knowledge he failed to take any steps to indicate to the mortgagee that he did not accept the assumption clause.

11932–1932

Where else courts name it

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