Rhode Island General Laws 44-9-45. Jurisdiction of proceedings to establish title – Practice and procedure
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The superior court shall have jurisdiction of petitions under § 44-9-40 — § 44-9-44 and, except as provided in this chapter, practice and procedure under these sections shall conform as nearly as possible to the superior court practice, rules, regulations, and procedure.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 32, § 57; P.L. 1946, ch. 1800, § 1; P.L. 1953, ch. 3192, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 44-9-45.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 44-9-45
- 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.