Rhode Island General Laws 12-19-35. Evidence of damages sustained
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Evidence of damages sustained by the person injured may be admissible to the court either by means of an affidavit, signed by the injured person, with copies of appropriate receipts attached, or by hearing, the option being within the discretion of the court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1978, ch. 234, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 12-19-35
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6