Rhode Island General Laws 31-33-7. Prima facie evidence of consent of owner
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In all civil proceedings, evidence that at the time of the accident or collision the motor vehicle was registered in the name of the defendant, shall be prima facie evidence that it was being operated with the consent of the defendant, and the absence of consent shall be an affirmative defense to be set up in the answer and proved by the defendant.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 3002, § 38; G.L. 1956, § 31-31-4; P.L. 1962, ch. 204, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 31-33-7; P.L. 1982, ch. 350, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-33-7
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.