(a)  The court shall enter judgment within fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of the evidence.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 27-14.3-14

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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.

(b)  The judgment shall be final when entered. Any appeal shall be prosecuted on an expedited basis and must be taken within five (5) days of entry. No request for reconsideration, review, or appeal, and no posting of a bond, shall dissolve or stay the judgment.

History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 248, § 1.