40 chapters · 529 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-15-1. Reference by agreement of parties
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Any court may permit the parties in any civil action pending therein to enter into a rule of court to refer the action to the decision of one or more referees, to be agreed on by the parties, and also to refer in the same rule any other actions, causes of action, or suits that ma…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-15-18. Summons of witnesses and administration of oaths
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Referees and auditors shall have power to administer oaths in all matters tried before them, and also power to compel witnesses to attend and give testimony under oath in matters tried before them, in the same manner and by a similar process as courts of record, and any summons f…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-15-19. Appointment of masters in chancery — Rules and orders
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The superior court, by a majority of the justices thereof, shall appoint in each county one or more standing masters in chancery to hold office during the pleasure of the court; and may make all such rules and orders, not contrary to law, with regard to proceedings before masters…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-15-2. Reference without action or suit brought
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Though no action or suit is brought or pending, as provided in § 9-15-1, the district court may permit any persons or corporations who have any cause or causes of action not following the course of equity and the superior court may permit any persons or corporations who have any …