Rhode Island General Laws 31-14-13. Burden of proof in civil actions
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The provisions of this chapter declaring prima facie speed limitations shall not be construed to relieve the plaintiff in any civil action from the burden of proving negligence on the part of the defendant as the proximate cause of an accident.
History of Section.
P.L. 1950, ch. 2595, art. 25, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 31-14-13.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-14-13
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.