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R.I. Gen. Laws § 43-3-1 (2026)

English statutes as common law

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In all cases in which provision is not made herein, the English statutes, introduced before the Declaration of Independence, which have continued to be practiced under as in force in this state, shall be deemed and taken as a part of the common law of this state and remain in force until otherwise specially provided.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1965–2002 · leading case: Toste Farm Corp. v. Hadbury, Inc., 798 A.2d 901 (R.I. 2002).
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Toste Farm Corp. v. Hadbury, Inc., 798 A.2d 901 (R.I. 2002). · cites it 4× “Specifically, G.L.1956 § 43-3-1 provides: *906 "In all cases in which provision is not made herein, the English statutes, introduced before the Declaration of Independence, which have continued to be practiced under as in force in this state, shall be deemed and taken as a part…”
Jones v. Aciz, 289 A.2d 44 (R.I. 1972). · cites it 5× “1956, §43-3-1, 4 gives our courts the power to waive appeal costs and bond requirements for indigent defendants.”
Hartman v. Carter, 393 A.2d 1102 (R.I. 1978). “1956 (1970 Reenactment) §43-3-1, which stipulates that, in the absence of a statute to the contrary, those English statutes which were in force in this state prior to the Declaration of Independence will be considered to be part of Rhode Island’s common law.”
Gormally v. Cannon, 383 A.2d 582 (R.I. 1978). “1956 (1970 Reenactment) §43-3-1 provides that “[i]n all cases in which provision is not made herein, such English statutes, introduced before the Declaration of Independence, which have continued to be practiced under as in force in this state, shall be deemed and taken as a…”
Williamson v. Gen. Fin. Corp., 210 A.2d 61 (R.I. 1965). · cites it 3× “1956, §43-3-1, which provides- that: “In all oases in which provision is not made herein, such English statutes, introduced before the Declaration of Independence, which have continued to be practiced under as in force in this state, shall be deemed and taken as a part of the…”
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