Rhode Island § 9-31-13 - Governmental Tort Liability
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 9-31-13 — Governmental Tort Liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-31-13. Governmental Tort Liability
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-31-13
§ 9-31-13. Arbitration of claims.
All actions brought under this chapter may, upon agreement of all parties to the action, be submitted to arbitration in accordance with § 8-6-5 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, except that the state, its departments, agencies, boards, and commissions shall not be required to pay a filing fee for objecting to the arbitrator’s award and demanding a trial.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 401, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 159, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-31-13
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-31-13 cover?
Section 9-31-13 ("Governmental Tort Liability") 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 § 9-31-13?
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