Rhode Island General Laws 6-54-10. Exclusive jurisdiction
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Notwithstanding any agreements between grantor and dealer to the contrary, the courts in Rhode Island shall have the exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to this chapter including, but not limited to, any claim for which a dealer relies on this chapter as a defense to any purported termination, cancellation, or failure to renew.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 243, § 2, effective June 28, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 244, § 2, effective June 28, 2022.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 6-54-10
- Dealer: means a person who is a grantee of a dealership situated in this state, and any successor in interest, regardless of the subsequent sale or change in ownership of such entity. See Rhode Island General Laws 6-54-2
- 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.