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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Zaharakos v. Zaharakosgreen2 sentences1980The 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. | 2 | 3 |
Dandeneau v. Board of Governors for Higher Educationgreen1 sentence1985When 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). | 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 |
|---|---|---|
Bates v. Bates
green
1 sentence1985When 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). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
State v. Neary
green
1 sentence1982Such 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 . | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad v. Turnipseed
green
2 sentences1979Mobile, 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. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Morey v. Doud
red
2 sentences1964In 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 | 1 | 1964–1964 |
McGowan v. Maryland
green
1 sentence1964In 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 | 1 | 1964–1964 |
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