Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 9-19.1 – Newsman’s Privilege Act
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| § 9-19.1-1 | “Newspaper” defined |
| § 9-19.1-2 | Nondisclosure of confidential information |
| § 9-19.1-3 | Qualifications |
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 9-19.1 - Newsman's Privilege Act
- 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.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.