Rhode Island General Laws 8-2-17. Jurisdiction of appeals, statutory proceedings, and probate matters
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The superior court shall have jurisdiction of such appeals and statutory proceedings as may be provided by law, and may exercise general probate jurisdiction in all cases brought before it on appeal from probate courts, or when such jurisdiction is properly involved in suits in equity.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 13; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-17.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 8-2-17
- 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.
- 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.
- Probate: Proving a will