Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-2-17 (2026)

Jurisdiction of appeals, statutory proceedings, and probate matters

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The superior court shall have jurisdiction of such appeals and statutory proceedings as may be provided by law, and may exercise general probate jurisdiction in all cases brought before it on appeal from probate courts, or when such jurisdiction is properly involved in suits in equity.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2004–2013 · leading case: Lillian Rivera v. Employees' Ret. Sys. of Rhode Island, 70 A.3d 905 (R.I. 2013).

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Lillian Rivera v. Employees' Ret. Sys. of Rhode Island, 70 A.3d 905 (R.I. 2013). · cites it 4× “See G.L.1956 § 8-2-17. The question in this case, therefore, is whether the Superior Court, “having the power to adjudicate,” should have allowed for equitable relief in view of the fact that the General Assembly has set forth explicit parameters for the timely filing of an…”

Tyre v. Swain, 946 A.2d 1189 (R.I. 2008). · cites it 2× “” G.L. 1956 § 8-2-17. Notwithstanding these statutory provisions, the UDJA also vests the Superior Court with jurisdiction to make declarations with respect to probate matters.”

State v. DelBonis, 862 A.2d 760 (R.I. 2004). “” General Laws 1956 § 8-2-17 directs: "Jurisdiction of appeals, statutory proceedings, and probate matters.”

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