40 chapters · 529 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-31-1. Tort liability of state
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(a) The state of Rhode Island and any political subdivision thereof, including all cities and towns, shall, subject to the period of limitations set forth in § 9-1-25, hereby be liable in all actions of tort in the same manner as a private individual or corporation; provided, how…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-31-10. Exclusive control over litigation
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Whenever the attorney general defends a state employee or former state employee pursuant to §§ 9-31-8 — 9-31-12, the attorney general shall assume exclusive control over the representation of the employee or former state employee, and the employee or former state employee shall c…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-31-11. Conflict — Payment of counsel fees by state
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In the event there is a conflict of interest or the attorney general determines it is not in the best interest of the state or the state employee or former state employee to represent him or her, the state shall pay for reasonable counsel fees; provided, however, that the attorne…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-31-12. Indemnification — Reservation of obligation — Certification
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(a) The state reserves the right to determine whether or not it will indemnify any employees defended pursuant to §§ 9-31-8 — 9-31-11, if a judgment is rendered against the employee. (b) Upon certification by the court in which the tort action against a state employee is pending …