Rhode Island General Laws 28-5-33. Exclusive jurisdiction of court – Appeal to supreme court
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The jurisdiction of the court shall be exclusive and its judgment and order shall be, when necessary, subject to review by the supreme court as provided by law, to which court an appeal from the judgment and order may be made as provided by law.
History of Section.
P.L. 1949, ch. 2181, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 28-5-33.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-5-33
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.