Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-33-4 (2026)

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Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit or affect any additional constitutional, statutory, or common law protections of defendants in actions involving their exercise of rights of petition or of free speech.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2008–2008 · leading case: Palazzo v. Alves, 944 A.2d 144 (R.I. 2008).
Palazzo v. Alves, 944 A.2d 144 (R.I. 2008). “” They also rely on § 9-33-4, which reads: "Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit or affect any additional constitutional, statutory, or common law protections of defendants in actions involving their exercise of rights of petition or of free speech.” As…”
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