Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-4-5 (2026)

Venue of actions between nonresident parties

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If no one of the plaintiffs or defendants dwell within the state, and a corporation established out of the state be a party, personal or transitory actions or suits by or against it may, if brought in the superior court, be brought in the court for any county, or if in the district court, in any division.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1973–2008 · leading case: Kedy v. A.W. Chesterton Co., 946 A.2d 1171 (R.I. 2008).

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Kedy v. A.W. Chesterton Co., 946 A.2d 1171 (R.I. 2008). · cites it 3× “The plaintiffs contend that forum non conveniens has not existed in Rhode Island for more than two centuries, and that it is not part of the common law of this state.”

Kurland Auto Leasing, Inc. v. I.S.K. of Massachusetts, Inc., 306 A.2d 839 (R.I. 1973). · cites it 3× “The case is before us on defendant’s appeal from the order entered in the Superior Court pursuant to the decision of the trial justice. I We consider first defendant’s contention that the denial of its motion to dismiss the Rhode Island action was error.”

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