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deferential abuse of discretion standard in Rhode Island

7 Rhode Island opinions name it 1 courts 1998–2026 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Florigreen
ri · 2009 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026“Under that standard, ‘it is well established that this Court will not disturb a trial justice’s ruling on an evidentiary issue unless that ruling constitutes an abuse of the justice’s discretion that prejudices the complaining party.’” Id. (brackets omitted) (quoting State v. Flori, 963 A.2d 932, 941 (R.I. 2009)). -8- Discussion On appeal, defendant argues that the statements to Dr. Barron that are challenged as hearsay were not made for the purpose of medical diagnosis or treatment.

2010State v. Flori, 963 A.2d 932, 941 (R.I.2009).

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Corvese v. Medco Containment Services, Inc.green
ri · 1997 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
2 sentences

2002“In reviewing the motion justice’s stay of discovery, we apply a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard.” Id. at 297 (citing Corvese v. Medco Containment Services, Inc., 687 A.2d 880, 881-82 (R.I.1997) (per curiam)).

2001Corvese v. Medco Containment Services, Inc., 687 A.2d 880 (R.I.1997); Bashforth v. Zampini, 576 A.2d 1197 (R.I.1990).

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State v. Browngreen
ri · 2010 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Standard of Review It is axiomatic that this Court “review[s] a trial justice’s admission of evidence under the deferential abuse of discretion standard.” State v. Benitez, 266 A.3d 1221 , 1227 (R.I. 2022) (quoting State v. Brown, 9 A.3d 1240, 1247 (R.I. 2010)).

2026“Under that standard, ‘it is well established that this Court will not disturb a trial justice’s ruling on an evidentiary issue unless that ruling constitutes an abuse of the justice’s discretion that prejudices the complaining party.’” Id. (brackets omitted) (quoting State v. Flori, 963 A.2d 932, 941 (R.I. 2009)). -8- Discussion On appeal, defendant argues that the statements to Dr. Barron that are challenged as hearsay were not made for the purpose of medical diagnosis or treatment.

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Martin v. Howardgreen
ri · 2001 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Conversely, “[i]n reviewing the motion justice’s stay of discovery, we apply a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard.” Giuliano v. Pastina, 793 A.2d 1035, 1037 (R.I.2002) (quoting Martin v. Howard, 784 A.2d 291, 297 (R.I.2001)).

2011Conversely, "[i]n reviewing the motion justice's stay of discovery, we apply a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard." Giuliano v. Pastina, 793 A.2d 1035, 1037 (R.I.2002) (quoting Martin v. Howard, 784 A.2d 291, 297 (R.I.2001)).

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Giuliano v. Pastinagreen
ri · 2002 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Conversely, “[i]n reviewing the motion justice’s stay of discovery, we apply a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard.” Giuliano v. Pastina, 793 A.2d 1035, 1037 (R.I.2002) (quoting Martin v. Howard, 784 A.2d 291, 297 (R.I.2001)).

2011Conversely, "[i]n reviewing the motion justice's stay of discovery, we apply a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard." Giuliano v. Pastina, 793 A.2d 1035, 1037 (R.I.2002) (quoting Martin v. Howard, 784 A.2d 291, 297 (R.I.2001)).

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State v. Whitegreen
ri · 1986 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., State v. White, 512 A.2d 1370, 1373 (R.I.1986).

2002See, e.g., State v. White, 512 A.2d 1370, 1373 (R.I.1986).

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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
Colvin v. Lekas green
ri · 1999
1 sentence

2002“In reviewing the motion justice’s stay of discovery, we apply a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard.” Id. at 297 (citing Corvese v. Medco Containment Services, Inc., 687 A.2d 880, 881-82 (R.I.1997) (per curiam)).

12002–2002
Bashforth v. Zampini green
ri · 1990
1 sentence

2001Corvese v. Medco Containment Services, Inc., 687 A.2d 880 (R.I.1997); Bashforth v. Zampini, 576 A.2d 1197 (R.I.1990).

12001–2001
State v. DiPrete green
ri · 1998
1 sentence

1998For the reasons set forth in State v. Di-Prete, 710 A.2d 1266 (R.I.1998), I contend emphatically that Rule 16 of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure, neither explicitly nor implicitly confers upon a justice of the Superior Court discretion to dismiss an information or indictment save under the most extraordinary and compelling circumstances.

11998–1998

Where else courts name it

CA 954 (1987–2026) WV 359 (1995–2026) TN 50 (2002–2026) VA 38 (2004–2026) TX 23 (1998–2025) IL 19 (2004–2026) KY 16 (2010–2026) OH 15 (1996–2025) NJ 14 (2018–2025) NM 13 (1998–2022) CT 12 (2006–2026) PA 12 (2010–2021) MN 10 (2005–2026) MI 10 (2002–2024) KS 10 (2010–2026) FL 9 (2013–2026) MS 8 (2000–2015) WA 7 (1999–2024) HI 7 (2004–2024) RI 7 (1998–2026) AK 5 (1995–2025) MD 5 (2004–2018) CO 5 (2015–2024) DE 4 (1987–2026) MA 4 (1999–2005) OK 4 (2001–2021) ME 2 (2011–2018) DC 2 (1998–1998) AZ 2 (2018–2024) MT 2 (2005–2013) VT 2 (2012–2013) NV 2 (2019–2021)

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