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10 Rhode Island opinions name it 1 courts 2010–2025 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Gianquittigreen2 sentences2025“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard of review.” State v. Gianquitti, 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I. 2011). 2017“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard, of review.” Id. (quoting State v. Gianquitti, 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I. 2011)); see also Providence and Worcester Co. v. Exxon Corp., 116 R.I. 470, 486 , 359 A.2d 329, 338 (1976) (“[T]he drawing of an inference is initially the function of the trier of facts. | 8 | 8 |
PROVIDENCE & WORCESTER COMPANY v. Exxon Corp.green2 sentences2017“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard, of review.” Id. (quoting State v. Gianquitti, 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I. 2011)); see also Providence and Worcester Co. v. Exxon Corp., 116 R.I. 470, 486 , 359 A.2d 329, 338 (1976) (“[T]he drawing of an inference is initially the function of the trier of facts. 2017“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard, of review.” Id. (quoting State v. Gianquitti, 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I. 2011)); see also Providence and Worcester Co. v. Exxon Corp., 116 R.I. 470, 486 , 359 A.2d 329, 338 (1976) (“[T]he drawing of an inference is initially the function of the trier of facts. | 2 | 2 |
Cerilli v. Newport Offshore, Ltd.green2 sentences2011“We shall not disturb the findings of the trial justice unless it is established that he or she misconceived or overlooked relevant and material evidence or was otherwise clearly wrong.” Fuller-Balletta, 996 A.2d at 140 (quoting Cerilli v. Newport Offshore, Ltd., 612 A.2d 35, 39 (R.I.1992)). 2010Cerilli v. Newport Offshore, Ltd., 612 A.2d 35, 39 (R.I.1992). | 2 | 2 |
State v. FULLER-BALLETTAgreen2 sentences2011“We shall not disturb the findings of the trial justice unless it is established that he or she misconceived or overlooked relevant and material evidence or was otherwise clearly wrong.” Fuller-Balletta, 996 A.2d at 140 (quoting Cerilli v. Newport Offshore, Ltd., 612 A.2d 35, 39 (R.I.1992)). 2011“We shall not disturb the findings of the trial justice unless it is established that he or she misconceived or overlooked relevant and material evidence or was otherwise clearly wrong.” Id. (quoting State v. Fuller-Balletta, 996 A.2d 133, 140 (R.I.2010)). | 1 | 2 |
Cahill v. Morrowgreen1 sentence2014We have consistently held that our review of both a decision by the Superior Court granting or denying declaratory relief and “the factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury is deferential.” Pelletier v. Laureanno, 46 A.3d 28, 35 (R.I.2012) (internal quotation marks omitted); Houde, 973 A.2d at 498 ; see also State v. Gianquitti 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I.2011) (“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard of review.”); Cahill v. Morrow, 11 A.3d 82, 86 (R.I.2011) (“This Court gives g | 1 | 1 |
State v. DiCarlogreen1 sentence2014But, as we have stated before: “This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard of review.” State v. Gianquitti, 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I.2011); see also State v. Jensen, 40 A.3d 771, 780, 781 (R.I.2012); State v. DiCarlo, 987 A.2d 867, 872 (R.I.2010). | 1 | 1 |
Hagenberg v. Avedisiangreen1 sentence2014We have consistently held that our review of both a decision by the Superior Court granting or denying declaratory relief and “the factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury is deferential.” Pelletier v. Laureanno, 46 A.3d 28, 35 (R.I.2012) (internal quotation marks omitted); Houde, 973 A.2d at 498 ; see also State v. Gianquitti 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I.2011) (“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard of review.”); Cahill v. Morrow, 11 A.3d 82, 86 (R.I.2011) (“This Court gives g | 1 | 1 |
Pelletier v. LAUREANNOgreen1 sentence2014We have consistently held that our review of both a decision by the Superior Court granting or denying declaratory relief and “the factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury is deferential.” Pelletier v. Laureanno, 46 A.3d 28, 35 (R.I.2012) (internal quotation marks omitted); Houde, 973 A.2d at 498 ; see also State v. Gianquitti 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I.2011) (“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard of review.”); Cahill v. Morrow, 11 A.3d 82, 86 (R.I.2011) (“This Court gives g | 1 | 1 |
State v. Jensengreen1 sentence2014But, as we have stated before: “This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard of review.” State v. Gianquitti, 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I.2011); see also State v. Jensen, 40 A.3d 771, 780, 781 (R.I.2012); State v. DiCarlo, 987 A.2d 867, 872 (R.I.2010). | 1 | 1 |
Greensleeves, Inc. v. Philip B. Smiley, Sr.green1 sentence2014“If our review of the record before us indicates that competent evidence supports the [trial] justice’s findings, we shall not substitute our view of the evidence for his [or hers] even though a contrary conclusion could have been reached.” Greensleeves, Inc. v. Smiley, 68 A.3d 425, 434 (R.I.2013) (internal quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Rhode Island. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Wellington Condominium Association v. Wellington Cove Condominium Association
green
2 sentences2017“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard, of review.” Id. (quoting State v. Gianquitti, 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I. 2011)); see also Providence and Worcester Co. v. Exxon Corp., 116 R.I. 470, 486 , 359 A.2d 329, 338 (1976) (“[T]he drawing of an inference is initially the function of the trier of facts. 2017“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard of review.” Id. (quoting State v. Gianquitti, 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I. 2011)); see also Providence and Worcester Co. v. Exxon Corp., 116 R.I. 470, 486 , 359 A.2d 329, 338 (1976) (“[T]he drawing of an inference is initially the function of the trier of facts. | 2 | 2017–2017 |
Cathay Cathay, Inc. v. VINDALU, LLC
green
1 sentence2016“Pure questions of law, however, we review on a de novo basis.” Lamarque, 22 A.3d at 1140 (citing Cathay Cathay, Inc., 962 A.2d at 745 ; Ondis v. City of Woonsocket ex rel. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Lamarque v. Centreville Sayings Bank
green
1 sentence2016“Pure questions of law, however, we review on a de novo basis.” Lamarque, 22 A.3d at 1140 (citing Cathay Cathay, Inc., 962 A.2d at 745 ; Ondis v. City of Woonsocket ex rel. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Houde v. State
green
1 sentence2014We have consistently held that our review of both a decision by the Superior Court granting or denying declaratory relief and “the factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury is deferential.” Pelletier v. Laureanno, 46 A.3d 28, 35 (R.I.2012) (internal quotation marks omitted); Houde, 973 A.2d at 498 ; see also State v. Gianquitti 22 A.3d 1161, 1165 (R.I.2011) (“This Court consistently has held that factual findings of a trial justice sitting without a jury are granted an extremely deferential standard of review.”); Cahill v. Morrow, 11 A.3d 82, 86 (R.I.2011) (“This Court gives g | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.