R.I. Super. R. Civ. P. 57 (2026)

57. Declaratory Judgments. — The procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment authorized by statute shall be in accordance with these rules, and the right to trial by jury may be demanded under the circumstances and in the manner provided in Rules 38 and 39. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a judgment for declaratory relief in cases where it is appropriate. The court may order a speedy hearing of an action for a declaratory judgment and may advance it on the calendar.

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58. Entry of Judgment. — (a) After Trial or Hearing. Subject to the provisions of Rule 54(b): (1) Upon a general verdict of a jury, or upon a decision by the court that a party shall recover only a sum certain or costs or that all relief shall be denied, the clerk, unless the court otherwise orders, shall forthwith sign and enter the judgment without awaiting any direction by the court; or (2) Upon a decision by the court granting other relief, or upon a special verdict or a general verdict accompanied by answers to interrogatories, the court shall promptly approve the form of the judgment, and the clerk shall thereupon enter it. Every judgment shall be set forth on a separate document. A judgment is effective and shall be deemed entered when so set forth and signed by the clerk. Entry of the judgment shall not be delayed for the taxing of costs. Attorneys and self-represented litigants shall submit forms of judgment upon direction of the court. (b) By Agreement. Subject to the provisions of Rule 54(b) the clerk, without awaiting any direction by the court, may enter judgment for a sum certain or denying relief upon agreement or submission in writing by the parties or their attorneys of record, except when any party is an infant or incompetent person. (c) Upon Order of Supreme Court. The clerk shall enter any judgment specifically directed by the Supreme Court.