Rhode Island § 46-18-7 - Damages from Milldams
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§ 46-18-7. Damages from Milldams
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-18-7
§ 46-18-7. Election between yearly damages and damages in gross.
Upon the return and filing of the verdict, the court to which it is returned shall continue the cause to some day certain when the court shall be in session, not less than four (4) weeks after the date of the verdict, before rendering any judgment accepting the verdict; and the plaintiff shall, on or before the date so fixed, in writing, make his or her election between the yearly damages and the damages in gross found by the jury.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 122, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 148, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 178, § 7; G.L. 1938,
ch. 636, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 46-18-7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-18-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-18-7 cover?
Section 46-18-7 ("Damages from Milldams") 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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