(a)  The remedies provided by this chapter shall be liberally administered to the end that the aggrieved party is put in as good position as if the other party had fully performed. However, consequential, special, or punitive damages may not be awarded except as specifically provided in this chapter or by other rule of law.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 34-36.1-1.12

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

(b)  Any right or obligation declared by this chapter is enforceable by judicial proceeding.

History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 329, § 2.