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extremely deferential standard in Rhode Island

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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Gianquittigreen
ri · 2011 · cited in 8 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2025
2 sentences

2025“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.

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PROVIDENCE & WORCESTER COMPANY v. Exxon Corp.green
ri · 1976 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

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.

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.

22
Cerilli v. Newport Offshore, Ltd.green
ri · 1992 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

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.” 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).

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State v. FULLER-BALLETTAgreen
ri · 2010 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

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.” 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)).

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Cahill v. Morrowgreen
ri · 2011 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014We 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

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State v. DiCarlogreen
ri · 2010 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014But, 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).

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Hagenberg v. Avedisiangreen
ri · 2005 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014We 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

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Pelletier v. LAUREANNOgreen
ri · 2012 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014We 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

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State v. Jensengreen
ri · 2012 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014But, 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).

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Greensleeves, Inc. v. Philip B. Smiley, Sr.green
ri · 2013 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014“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).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Wellington Condominium Association v. Wellington Cove Condominium Association green
ri · 2013
2 sentences

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.

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.

22017–2017
Cathay Cathay, Inc. v. VINDALU, LLC green
ri · 2009
1 sentence

2016“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.

12016–2016
Lamarque v. Centreville Sayings Bank green
ri · 2011
1 sentence

2016“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.

12016–2016
Houde v. State green
ri · 2009
1 sentence

2014We 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

12014–2014

Where else courts name it

OH 70 (1979–2025) RI 10 (2010–2025) CA 9 (2001–2021) NJ 4 (1993–2026) UT 3 (2016–2022) WA 2 (2016–2020) PA 2 (2010–2019) MA 2 (2004–2023) IN 2 (1997–1998) NY 2 (2015–2015) MD 2 (1995–2010) CT 2 (2017–2017) WI 2 (2010–2015)

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