Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-9-24 (2026)

Force and effect of judgment

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The judgment so entered has the same force and effect in all respects as, and is subject to all the provisions of law relating to a judgment in an action; and it may be enforced as if it had been rendered in an action in the court in which it is entered.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases, 1971–1984 · leading case: Cranston Teachers Ass'n v. Sch. Comm. of Cranston, 416 A.2d 1180 (R.I. 1980).

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Cranston Teachers Ass'n v. Sch. Comm. of Cranston, 416 A.2d 1180 (R.I. 1980). · cites it 3× “” Initially, we observe that a judgment entered in conformity with an order confirming an arbitrator’s award “has the same force and effect, in all respects as, and is subject to all the provisions of law relating to a judgment in an action * * Section 28-9-24.”

Am. Fed'n of Teachers Local 2012 v. Rhode Island Bd. of Regents for Educ., 477 A.2d 104 (R.I. 1984). “In fact, this holding would be consistent with the provisions of §§ 28-9-24 and -25, which deal with the force and effect of a judgment in these arbitration cases and appeals therefrom.”

Providence Teachers U., Loc. 958, Aft v. Mcgovern, 319 A.2d 358 (R.I. 1974). “1956 (1968 Reenactment) §28-9-24. Thereafter, the union made demand upon the city council' and/or the city treasurer 3 (treasurer) for the payment of the judgment.”

Providence Teachers Union, Local 958 v. Sch. Comm., 276 A.2d 762 (R.I. 1971). “§28-9-24. The retirees should be in no different position than any other litigant who has successfully prosecuted a claim against a municipality.”

Providence Teachers Un. v. Sch. Comm., 276 A.2d 762 (R.I. 1971). “§ 28-9-24. The retirees should be in no different position than any other litigant who has successfully prosecuted a claim against a municipality.”

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