Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 9-8 – Nonsuit and Discontinuance
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| § 9-8-1 | Repealed |
| § 9-8-2 | Repealed |
| § 9-8-3 | Dismissal for lack of prosecution |
| § 9-8-4 | Dismissal on motion of court – Notice – Hearing |
| § 9-8-5 | Annual action by court |
| § 9-8-6 | Reinstatement |
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 9-8 - Nonsuit and Discontinuance
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- magistrate: may be construed to mean a justice, or a clerk acting as a justice, of a district court. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16