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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 5 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Dawn K. Roy, in her capacity as the administratrix of the estate of Brett A. Roy v. State.

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1 Dawn K. Roy, in her capacity as the administratrix of the estate of Brett A. Roy v. State Anchor
ri · 2016
green “in reviewing a trial justice's decision on a motion for judgment as a matter of law, this court is bound to follow the same rules and legal standards as govern the trial justice.” 3
2 Kevin R. Hough v. Shawn P. McKiernan
ri · 2015
green “a trial justice should enter judgment as a matter of law 'when the evidence permits only one legitimate conclusion in regard to the outcome.” 2

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