Rhode Island § 9-1-2 - Causes of Action
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§ 9-1-2. Causes of Action
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-2
§ 9-1-2. Civil liability for crimes and offenses.
Whenever any person shall suffer any injury to his or her person, reputation, or estate by reason of the commission of any crime or offense, he or she may recover his or her damages for the injury in a civil action against the offender, and it shall not be any defense to such action that no criminal complaint for the crime or offense has been made; and whenever any person shall be guilty of larceny, he or she shall be liable to the owner of the money or articles taken for twice the value thereof, unless the money or articles are restored, and for the value thereof in case of restoration.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 236; G.L. 1909, ch. 283, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 16; G.L. 1938,
ch. 478, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 9-1-2; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 6.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-1-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-1-2 cover?
Section 9-1-2 ("Causes of Action") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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