§ 46-18-3. Jury trial of damages.
Whenever any plaintiff in any action shall recover a final judgment for damages against the defendant, the question of the amount of the damages shall, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, be tried by a jury on a day to be appointed by the superior court.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 122, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 148, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 178, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 636, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 46-18-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-18 - Damages from Milldams
Section 46-18-1. - Right of owner to continue and improve dam and pond.
Section 46-18-2. - Action for damages from dam — Liability of mill and dam for recovery.
Section 46-18-3. - Jury trial of damages.
Section 46-18-4. - Scope of damages appraised.
Section 46-18-5. - Appraisal of future yearly damages.
Section 46-18-6. - Appraisal of damages in gross.
Section 46-18-7. - Election between yearly damages and damages in gross.
Section 46-18-8. - Effect of election — Judgment.
Section 46-18-9. - Judgment on failure of plaintiff to make election.
Section 46-18-10. - Execution against mill and dam.
Section 46-18-11. - Effect of sale on execution — Redemption.
Section 46-18-12. - Cessation of yearly damages after removal of dam.
Section 46-18-13. - Death of plaintiff pending action.
Section 46-18-14. - Sale of cotenant’s interest pending action.
Section 46-18-15. - Death of defendant pending action.
Section 46-18-16. - Maximum period of detention of natural stream.