Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-7 (2026)

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The law of a jurisdiction other than those referred to in § 9-19-3 shall be an issue for the court, but shall not be subject to the foregoing provisions concerning judicial notice.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2001–2002 · leading case: Estates of Ungar Ex Rel. Strachman v. Palestinian Auth., 153 F. Supp. 2d 76 (D.R.I. 2001).

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Estates of Ungar Ex Rel. Strachman v. Palestinian Auth., 153 F. Supp. 2d 76 (D.R.I. 2001). · cites it 2× “See R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-7. Plaintiffs here did not plead Israeli law in their complaint.”

Estates of Ungar Ex Rel. Strachman v. Pales. Auth., 228 F. Supp. 2d 40 (D.R.I. 2002). · cites it 2× “See R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-7 (1997). Plaintiffs’ claim for negligence under Israeli law is embodied in Count II.”

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