Rhode Island General Laws 9-19-7. Law of foreign countries

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The law of a jurisdiction other than those referred to in § 9-19-3 shall be an issue for the court, but shall not be subject to the foregoing provisions concerning judicial notice.

History of Section.
P.L. 1940, ch. 939, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 9-19-7.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-19-7

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.

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