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enactment clause in Rhode Island

6 Rhode Island opinions name it 1 courts 1964–1985 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
Zaharakos v. Zaharakosgreen
ri · 1977 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1980–1985
2 sentences

1980The enactment clause of the 1979 amendment expressly stated that the amended version of chapter 5 of title 15 was to be applied “to all petitions pending on the date of passage of this act and to all petitions filed thereafter.” In Zaharakos v. Zaharakos, 118 R.I. 387 , 374 A.2d 101 (1977), this court, in the light of similar language contained in a 1976 amendment, applied the law as it was at the time of the appellate decision rather than the one that was in effect at the time judgment was made.

1980The enactment clause of the 1979 amendment expressly stated that the amended version of chapter 5 of title 15 was to be applied “to all petitions pending on the date of passage of this act and to all petitions filed thereafter.” In Zaharakos v. Zaharakos, 118 R.I. 387 , 374 A.2d 101 (1977), this court, in the light of similar language contained in a 1976 amendment, applied the law as it was at the time of the appellate decision rather than the one that was in effect at the time judgment was made.

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Dandeneau v. Board of Governors for Higher Educationgreen
ri · 1985 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985When viewing similar language in Zaharakos v. Zaharakos, 118 R.I. 387, 388-89 , 374 A.2d 101, 102 (1977), we ruled that there was no doubt that the Legislature intended the statute to be given retrospective effect, requiring us to adjudicate the case according to the law now existing.” Bates v. Bates, — R.I. -, -, 440 A.2d 724 , 727 n. 1 (1982); see also Dandeneau v. Board of Governors for Higher Education [ 491 A.2d 1011 ] (1985).

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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
Bates v. Bates green
ri · 1982
1 sentence

1985When viewing similar language in Zaharakos v. Zaharakos, 118 R.I. 387, 388-89 , 374 A.2d 101, 102 (1977), we ruled that there was no doubt that the Legislature intended the statute to be given retrospective effect, requiring us to adjudicate the case according to the law now existing.” Bates v. Bates, — R.I. -, -, 440 A.2d 724 , 727 n. 1 (1982); see also Dandeneau v. Board of Governors for Higher Education [ 491 A.2d 1011 ] (1985).

11985–1985
State v. Neary green
ri · 1979
1 sentence

1982Such legislation which provides that proof of one fact shall be evidence of an ultimate fact in issue is merely the enactment of a rule of evidence and in no way violates one’s right to due process of law.” State v. Neary, R.I., 409 A.2d at 555 .

11982–1982
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad v. Turnipseed green
scotus · 1910
2 sentences

1979Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad v. Turnipseed, 219 U.S. 35 , 31 S. Ct. 136 , 55 L.

1979Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad v. Turnipseed, 219 U.S. 35 , 31 S. Ct. 136 , 55 L.

11979–1979
Morey v. Doud red
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1964In our opinion situations of this kind were not, within the contemplation of the court when in Morey v. Doud, 354 U. S. 457 , it said at page 464: “ ‘Discriminations of an unusual character especially suggest careful consideration to determine whether they are obnoxious to the constitutional provision.’ ” In other words, we do not perceive that the subject matter of this enactment and the exception therein made in any manner preclude testing it for consistency with the constitutional requirement for equal protection by applying thereto the principles laid down in McGowan v. Maryland, supra. Th

1964In our opinion situations of this kind were not, within the contemplation of the court when in Morey v. Doud, 354 U. S. 457 , it said at page 464: “ ‘Discriminations of an unusual character especially suggest careful consideration to determine whether they are obnoxious to the constitutional provision.’ ” In other words, we do not perceive that the subject matter of this enactment and the exception therein made in any manner preclude testing it for consistency with the constitutional requirement for equal protection by applying thereto the principles laid down in McGowan v. Maryland, supra. Th

11964–1964
McGowan v. Maryland green
scotus · 1961
1 sentence

1964In our opinion situations of this kind were not, within the contemplation of the court when in Morey v. Doud, 354 U. S. 457 , it said at page 464: “ ‘Discriminations of an unusual character especially suggest careful consideration to determine whether they are obnoxious to the constitutional provision.’ ” In other words, we do not perceive that the subject matter of this enactment and the exception therein made in any manner preclude testing it for consistency with the constitutional requirement for equal protection by applying thereto the principles laid down in McGowan v. Maryland, supra. Th

11964–1964

Where else courts name it

CA 17 (1947–2023) FL 16 (1980–2017) TX 15 (1938–2015) NY 11 (1907–2015) NM 9 (1949–2024) IA 8 (1973–2015) OH 7 (1937–2017) WA 7 (1945–2011) OR 7 (1921–2024) PA 6 (1970–2017) VA 6 (1996–2024) RI 6 (1964–1985) LA 6 (1974–2025) MO 5 (1915–2006) HI 5 (1994–2018) NJ 4 (1956–2008) AR 3 (1990–1996) IN 3 (1891–1982) CO 3 (1947–2000) NV 3 (1941–2015) UT 3 (1988–2025) AZ 2 (2010–2018) GA 2 (1977–1988) WY 2 (1993–2006) KS 2 (2008–2008) IL 2 (1902–1977) OK 2 (1968–1977) CT 2 (2010–2016) MI 2 (2004–2007) SD 2 (1915–2015)

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