§ 46-18-7. Election between yearly damages and damages in gross.
Upon the return and filing of the verdict, the court to which it is returned shall continue the cause to some day certain when the court shall be in session, not less than four (4) weeks after the date of the verdict, before rendering any judgment accepting the verdict; and the plaintiff shall, on or before the date so fixed, in writing, make his or her election between the yearly damages and the damages in gross found by the jury.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 122, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 148, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 178, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 636, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 46-18-7.
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.