Rhode Island General Laws 46-18-3. Jury trial of damages
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Whenever any plaintiff in any action shall recover a final judgment for damages against the defendant, the question of the amount of the damages shall, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, be tried by a jury on a day to be appointed by the superior court.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 122, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 148, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 178, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 636, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 46-18-3.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 46-18-3
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.