Rhode Island § 9-2-19 - Parties
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§ 9-2-19. Parties
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-2-19
§ 9-2-19. Malpractice actions.
Any civil action filed on or after January 1, 1987, for personal injury or wrongful death filed against a licensed physician, hospital, clinic, health maintenance organization, professional service corporation providing health care services, dentist, or dental hygienist based on professional negligence in which the parties agree that the damages, if liability is proven, are likely to be in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, or if the court upon motion by either party finds that the damages, if liability is proven, are likely to be in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, shall be given priority for expedited hearing. This section shall not be construed so as to preclude adequate time for reasonable discovery.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 350, § 10.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-2-19
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-2-19 cover?
Section 9-2-19 ("Parties") 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 § 9-2-19?
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