Rhode Island General Laws 33-23-2. Suspension of order or decree pending appeal
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If an appeal is claimed from an order or decree of a probate court, the operation of the order or decree shall be suspended, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, until the appeal is dismissed or discontinued, or the order or decree shall be finally affirmed.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 806; G.L. 1909, ch. 311, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 362, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 573, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 33-23-2; P.L. 2007, ch. 158, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 257, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-23-2
- Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
- 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.
- Probate: Proving a will