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prescribed standard in Rhode Island

9 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1898–2011 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Toohey v. Kildaygreen
ri · 1980 · cited in 6 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1996–2011
2 sentences

2011In order to satisfy the prescribed standard, the applicant must only show that "neither the proposed use nor its locations on the site would have a detrimental effect upon public health, safety, and morals." Id. (quoting Hester v. Timothy , 108 R.I. 376 , 385-86 , 275 A.2d 403 , 406 (1971)); Nani v. Zoning Board of Review of Smithfield , 401 R.I. 150 , 242 A.2d 403 (1958).

2010When seeking a special use permit — to satisfy the prescribed standard — the rule is that "the applicant [must] show . . . that `neither the proposed use nor its location on the site would have a detrimental effect upon public health, safety, welfare and morals.'" Toohey , 415 A.2d at 736 (quoting Hester v. Timothy , 108 R.I. 376 , 385-86 , 275 A.2d 637 , 642 (1971)).

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Hester v. Timothygreen
ri · 1971 · cited in 6 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1980–2011
2 sentences

2011In order to satisfy the prescribed standard, the applicant must only show that "neither the proposed use nor its locations on the site would have a detrimental effect upon public health, safety, and morals." Id. (quoting Hester v. Timothy , 108 R.I. 376 , 385-86 , 275 A.2d 403 , 406 (1971)); Nani v. Zoning Board of Review of Smithfield , 401 R.I. 150 , 242 A.2d 403 (1958).

2010When seeking a special use permit — to satisfy the prescribed standard — the rule is that "the applicant [must] show . . . that `neither the proposed use nor its location on the site would have a detrimental effect upon public health, safety, welfare and morals.'" Toohey , 415 A.2d at 736 (quoting Hester v. Timothy , 108 R.I. 376 , 385-86 , 275 A.2d 637 , 642 (1971)).

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Nani v. Zoning Board of Review of Town of Smithfield green
ri · 1968
2 sentences

2011In order to satisfy the prescribed standard, the applicant must only show that "neither the proposed use nor its locations on the site would have a detrimental effect upon public health, safety, and morals." Id. (quoting Hester v. Timothy , 108 R.I. 376 , 385-86 , 275 A.2d 403 , 406 (1971)); Nani v. Zoning Board of Review of Smithfield , 401 R.I. 150 , 242 A.2d 403 (1958).

2006As a condition precedent, the applicant must establish that the relief sought is "reasonably necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public." Id. at 737 In order to satisfy the prescribed standard, the applicant must only show that "neither the proposed use nor its location on the site would have a detrimental effect upon public health, safety, welfare and morals." Id. (quoting Hester v. Timothy, 108 R.I. 376 , 385-86 , 275 A.2d 403 , 406 (1971)); Nani v. Zoning Bd. of Review of Smithfield, 104 R.I. 150 , 242 A.2d 403 (1958).

32006–2011
Allen N. Lashner, Inc. v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1971
2 sentences

2011In order to satisfy the prescribed standard, the applicant must only show that "neither the proposed use nor its locations on the site would have a detrimental effect upon public health, safety, and morals." Id. (quoting Hester v. Timothy , 108 R.I. 376 , 385-86 , 275 A.2d 403 , 406 (1971)); Nani v. Zoning Board of Review of Smithfield , 401 R.I. 150 , 242 A.2d 403 (1958).

2006As a condition precedent, the applicant must establish that the relief sought is "reasonably necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public." Id. at 737 In order to satisfy the prescribed standard, the applicant must only show that "neither the proposed use nor its location on the site would have a detrimental effect upon public health, safety, welfare and morals." Id. (quoting Hester v. Timothy, 108 R.I. 376 , 385-86 , 275 A.2d 403 , 406 (1971)); Nani v. Zoning Bd. of Review of Smithfield, 104 R.I. 150 , 242 A.2d 403 (1958).

32006–2011
Came v. Brigham neutral
· 1854
1 sentence

1898As it is necessary for corporations to know who are the stockholders, authority to pass a by-law to this end cannot be doubted. *13 In Came v. Brigham, 39 Me. 35 , a by-law provided how the promissory notes of the corporation should be given.

11898–1898

Where else courts name it

CA 33 (1943–2025) MN 31 (1964–2025) TX 23 (1942–2024) LA 18 (1954–2024) NY 16 (1925–2021) IL 15 (1948–2022) PA 15 (1953–2025) WA 14 (1937–2018) MO 14 (1908–2018) OH 13 (1969–2026) NJ 9 (1955–2026) GA 9 (1897–2018) VA 9 (1983–2020) RI 9 (1898–2011) FL 8 (1956–1985) NH 7 (1936–2012) OK 7 (1921–1997) CT 5 (1980–2015) MA 5 (1859–2025) MD 5 (1901–2009) UT 5 (1989–2023) KY 4 (1879–2006) MT 3 (2007–2017) CO 3 (1985–2014) NC 3 (1968–2000) WV 3 (1949–1983) MI 3 (1975–1980) IN 3 (1958–2006) TN 3 (1998–2007) OR 2 (2022–2023) AR 2 (1984–1998) AZ 2 (1966–2004) AL 2 (1944–1985) WY 2 (1992–2019) VI 2 (1966–2014) KS 2 (1983–2008) DC 2 (1993–2007) HI 2 (2001–2006)

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