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widely accepted rule in Rhode Island

6 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1958–2009 0 in the last five years

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Hopps v. Utica Mutual Insurance green
nh · 1985
1 sentence

2009Id. at 511, 506 A.2d at 297 ; Lennon v. Dacomed Corp. , 901 A.2d 582 , 590 (R.I. 2006) (stating that collateral estoppel "makes conclusive in a later action on a different claim the determination of issues that were actually litigated in a prior action[]"); cf. Rent-A-Ride, Inc. v. Thomas , 505 A.2d 424 , 426 (R.I. 1986): `[i]t is a widely accepted rule that a conviction upon a plea of nolo contendere is not admissible in evidence in a subsequent civil suit on the same matter as an admission of guilt or as proof that the defendant committed the offense.' . . .

12009–2009
Lennon v. Dacomed Corp. green
ri · 2006
1 sentence

2009Id. at 511, 506 A.2d at 297 ; Lennon v. Dacomed Corp. , 901 A.2d 582 , 590 (R.I. 2006) (stating that collateral estoppel "makes conclusive in a later action on a different claim the determination of issues that were actually litigated in a prior action[]"); cf. Rent-A-Ride, Inc. v. Thomas , 505 A.2d 424 , 426 (R.I. 1986): `[i]t is a widely accepted rule that a conviction upon a plea of nolo contendere is not admissible in evidence in a subsequent civil suit on the same matter as an admission of guilt or as proof that the defendant committed the offense.' . . .

12009–2009
Perry v. Rent-A-Ride, Inc. green
ri · 1986
1 sentence

2009Id. at 511, 506 A.2d at 297 ; Lennon v. Dacomed Corp. , 901 A.2d 582 , 590 (R.I. 2006) (stating that collateral estoppel "makes conclusive in a later action on a different claim the determination of issues that were actually litigated in a prior action[]"); cf. Rent-A-Ride, Inc. v. Thomas , 505 A.2d 424 , 426 (R.I. 1986): `[i]t is a widely accepted rule that a conviction upon a plea of nolo contendere is not admissible in evidence in a subsequent civil suit on the same matter as an admission of guilt or as proof that the defendant committed the offense.' . . .

12009–2009
Focus Investment Associates, Inc. v. American Title Insurance Company, Focus Investment Associates, Inc. v. American Title Insurance Company green
ca1 · 1993
1 sentence

1997While no Rhode Island case has ever defined how a plaintiff must satisfy this burden of proof, "a review of other jurisdictions indicates that the most widely accepted rule is that a legal malpractice plaintiff must present expert testimony establishing the appropriate standard of care unless the attorney's lack of care and skill is so obvious that the trier of fact can resolve the issue as a matter of common knowledge." Focus Investment Associates, Inc. v. American Insurance Company , 992 F.2d 1231 , 1239 (1st Cir. 1993) (construing Rhode Island law).

11997–1997
Korsak v. Prudential Property & Casualty Insurance green
ri · 1982
1 sentence

1986We noted in Korsak that “[i]t is a widely accepted rule that a conviction upon a plea of nolo contendere is not admissible in evidence in a subsequent civil suit on the same matter as an admission of guilt or as proof that the defendant committed the offense.” Id. at 834 .

11986–1986
Masi v. A. Gasbarro & Sons, Inc. green
ri · 1967
2 sentences

1978This result is also mandated by the widely accepted rule that although the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act are to be construed liberally to effectuate its remedial purpose, nevertheless we may not distort the plain meaning of those provisions. *383 Masi v. A. Gasbarro & Sons, Inc., 103 R.I. 136 , 235 A.2d 341 (1967);Chartier v. North Central Airways, Inc., 102 R.I. 81 , 228 A.2d 539 (1967).

1978This result is also mandated by the widely accepted rule that although the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act are to be construed liberally to effectuate its remedial purpose, nevertheless we may not distort the plain meaning of those provisions. *383 Masi v. A. Gasbarro & Sons, Inc., 103 R.I. 136 , 235 A.2d 341 (1967);Chartier v. North Central Airways, Inc., 102 R.I. 81 , 228 A.2d 539 (1967).

11978–1978
Chartier v. North Central Airways, Inc. neutral
ri · 1967
2 sentences

1978This result is also mandated by the widely accepted rule that although the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act are to be construed liberally to effectuate its remedial purpose, nevertheless we may not distort the plain meaning of those provisions. *383 Masi v. A. Gasbarro & Sons, Inc., 103 R.I. 136 , 235 A.2d 341 (1967);Chartier v. North Central Airways, Inc., 102 R.I. 81 , 228 A.2d 539 (1967).

1978This result is also mandated by the widely accepted rule that although the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act are to be construed liberally to effectuate its remedial purpose, nevertheless we may not distort the plain meaning of those provisions. *383 Masi v. A. Gasbarro & Sons, Inc., 103 R.I. 136 , 235 A.2d 341 (1967);Chartier v. North Central Airways, Inc., 102 R.I. 81 , 228 A.2d 539 (1967).

11978–1978
Commonwealth v. DiStasio green
mass · 1937
2 sentences

1964Commonwealth v. Di-Stasio, 297 Mass. 347 ; 43 Am.

1964Commonwealth v. DiStasio, 297 Mass. 347 , 8 N.E.2d 923 , 113 A.L.R. 1133 ; 43 Am.

11964–1964
Taft v. Bridgeton Worsted Co. green
mass · 1921
2 sentences

1958Greisinger v. Klinhart, Mo.App., 282 S.W. 473 ; Taft v. Bridgeton Worsted Co., 237 Mass. 385 , 130 N.E. 48 , 13 A.L.R. 928 ; Goodrich v. McMillan, 217 Mich. 630 , 187 N,W. 368, 26 A.L.R. 801 ; Drainage District No. 2 etc. v. City of Everett, 171 Wash. 471 . 18 P.2d 53 , 88 A.L.R. 123 .

1958Greisinger v. Klinhart, Mo., 282 S.W. 473 ; Taft v. Bridgeton Worsted Co., 237 Mass. 385 ; Goodrich v. McMillan, 217 Mich. 630 ; Drainage District No. 2 v. City of Everett, 171 Wash. 471 .

11958–1958
Drainage District No. 2 v. City of Everett green
wash · 1933
2 sentences

1958Greisinger v. Klinhart, Mo.App., 282 S.W. 473 ; Taft v. Bridgeton Worsted Co., 237 Mass. 385 , 130 N.E. 48 , 13 A.L.R. 928 ; Goodrich v. McMillan, 217 Mich. 630 , 187 N,W. 368, 26 A.L.R. 801 ; Drainage District No. 2 etc. v. City of Everett, 171 Wash. 471 . 18 P.2d 53 , 88 A.L.R. 123 .

1958Greisinger v. Klinhart, Mo., 282 S.W. 473 ; Taft v. Bridgeton Worsted Co., 237 Mass. 385 ; Goodrich v. McMillan, 217 Mich. 630 ; Drainage District No. 2 v. City of Everett, 171 Wash. 471 .

11958–1958
Goodrich v. McMillan neutral
mich · 1922
2 sentences

1958Greisinger v. Klinhart, Mo.App., 282 S.W. 473 ; Taft v. Bridgeton Worsted Co., 237 Mass. 385 , 130 N.E. 48 , 13 A.L.R. 928 ; Goodrich v. McMillan, 217 Mich. 630 , 187 N,W. 368, 26 A.L.R. 801 ; Drainage District No. 2 etc. v. City of Everett, 171 Wash. 471 . 18 P.2d 53 , 88 A.L.R. 123 .

1958Greisinger v. Klinhart, Mo., 282 S.W. 473 ; Taft v. Bridgeton Worsted Co., 237 Mass. 385 ; Goodrich v. McMillan, 217 Mich. 630 ; Drainage District No. 2 v. City of Everett, 171 Wash. 471 .

11958–1958

Where else courts name it

TX 46 (1982–2018) CA 16 (1966–2024) MA 15 (1935–2025) IL 9 (1977–2007) NJ 8 (1973–2006) IN 7 (2003–2020) CO 7 (1986–2015) CT 6 (1973–2019) RI 6 (1958–2009) NC 5 (1976–2020) LA 5 (1977–1987) PA 4 (1959–2004) FL 4 (1979–2024) NY 4 (1965–2010) MO 4 (1930–2018) DE 4 (1973–2024) AZ 3 (1973–1997) KY 3 (1952–1993) WA 3 (1959–2010) HI 3 (1981–2016) DC 3 (1978–2018) VT 2 (1987–2000) TN 2 (2013–2013) MS 2 (2010–2012) ID 2 (2004–2023) SC 2 (1999–2007) WV 2 (1997–2014) OK 2 (2017–2017) MN 2 (1991–1999) WI 2 (2003–2015)

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