Rhode Island General Laws 37-6-21. Conduct of trial on damages
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A trial shall be conducted as other civil actions at law are tried. The trial shall determine all questions of fact relating to the value of the estate or interest in the land or other real property taken and the appurtenant damage to any remainder and the amount thereof. The trial and verdict of the jury shall be subject to all rights to move for new trial and to appeal as are provided by law.
History of Section.
P.L. 1953, ch. 3105, § 12; P.L. 1955, ch. 3515, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 37-6-21.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 37-6-21
- 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.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.