Rhode Island § 8-1-1 - Supreme Court
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§ 8-1-1. Supreme Court
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-1-1
§ 8-1-1. Composition — Effect of resignation or retirement on pending cases.
The supreme court shall consist of a chief justice and four (4) associate justices; provided, however, that whenever any justice of the supreme court shall cease to be a justice thereof by reason of resignation or retirement, the resigned or retired justice shall be eligible to exercise the function of a justice of the supreme court for the purpose of participating in rendering decisions in all causes argued to the court prior to the resignation or retirement of the justice. The provisions of this section shall be interpreted and construed liberally, for the purpose of accomplishing the purpose thereof.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 272, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 322, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch.
495, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-1; P.L. 1973, ch. 14, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 8-1-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 8-1-1 cover?
Section 8-1-1 ("Supreme Court") 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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