Rhode Island § 5-14-2 - Hotels
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 5-14-2 — Hotels, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-14-2. Hotels
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-14-2
§ 5-14-2. Losses of property without fault of hotelkeeper.
No hotelkeeper or innkeeper is liable in any sum to any guest for the loss of any wearing apparel, goods, merchandise, or other personal property not mentioned in § 5-14-1, where it appears that the loss occurred without the fault or negligence of the hotelkeeper or innkeeper; nor is any hotelkeeper or innkeeper liable in any sum for the loss of any article or articles belonging to any guest and not within a room assigned to him or her, unless the article or articles are specially entrusted to the care and custody of the hotelkeeper or innkeeper or his or her agents or servants by special agreement, in writing, with the hotelkeeper or innkeeper.
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 333, § 28; P.L. 1927, ch. 1065, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 480, § 2; G.L.
1956, § 5-14-2; P.L. 1995, ch. 238, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-14-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-14-2 cover?
Section 5-14-2 ("Hotels") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 5-14-2?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 5-14-2" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 5-14-2 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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