§ 24-2-9. Common law rights and remedies preserved.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be so construed as to hinder or prevent the public from acquiring, by dedication or user, lands or any interests in lands for highways or other public uses, according to the course of the common law, or to take away or abridge any legal or equitable remedy by the common or the general law provided in cases of injuries to, or obstructions to, the enjoyment of lands, or in any interest in lands thus or otherwise by law acquired by the public, or devoted to public uses.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 71, § 26; G.L. 1909, ch. 82, § 26; G.L. 1923, ch. 95, § 26; G.L. 1938, ch. 72, § 26; G.L. 1956, § 24-2-9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 24-2 - Highways by Grant or Use
Section 24-2-1. - Creation of public highways by use.
Section 24-2-2. - Notice of intent to declare highway public.
Section 24-2-3. - Appeal of declaration.
Section 24-2-4. - Platting of highway.
Section 24-2-5. - Platting of highways previously declared.
Section 24-2-6. - Widening of highways.
Section 24-2-7. - Proceedings and plats as evidence of highway.
Section 24-2-8. - Acceptance and opening of highway on land specially granted.
Section 24-2-8.1. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Charlestown.
Section 24-2-8.3. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Richmond.
Section 24-2-8.4. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Burrillville.
Section 24-2-8.5. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of West Warwick.
Section 24-2-9. - Common law rights and remedies preserved.
Section 24-2-10. - Liability of town for maintenance of highways.