Rhode Island § 42-92-5 - Equal Access to Justice for Small Businesses and Individuals
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§ 42-92-5. Equal Access to Justice for Small Businesses and Individuals
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-92-5
§ 42-92-5. Appeal.
Any party dissatisfied with the fee determination by the adjudicatory officer may appeal to the court having jurisdiction to review the merits of the underlying decision of the agency adversary adjudication. If the court grants the petition, it may modify the fee determination if it finds that the failure to make an award, or the calculation of the amount of the award, was not substantially justified based upon a de novo review of the record.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 215, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 42-92-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 42-92-5 cover?
Section 42-92-5 ("Equal Access to Justice for Small Businesses and Individuals") 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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