§ 9-31-3. Limitation of damages — Cities, towns, and fire districts.
In any tort action against any city or town or any fire district, any damages recovered therein shall not exceed the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); provided, however, that in all instances in which the city or town or fire district was engaged in a proprietary function in the commission of the tort, the limitation of damages set forth in this section shall not apply.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 181, § 2; P.L. 1984, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 128, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Chapter 9-31 - Governmental Tort Liability
Section 9-31-1. - Tort liability of state.
Section 9-31-2. - Limitations of damages — State.
Section 9-31-2.1. - Limitation of damages — State — Commuter rail service.
Section 9-31-3. - Limitation of damages — Cities, towns, and fire districts.
Section 9-31-4. - Damages in excess of limitation.
Section 9-31-5. - Claim appropriations.
Section 9-31-6. - Attorney general to appear.
Section 9-31-7. - Attorney for service.
Section 9-31-8. - Defense of state employees — Attorney general.
Section 9-31-9. - Refusal to defend — Attorney general.
Section 9-31-10. - Exclusive control over litigation.
Section 9-31-11. - Conflict — Payment of counsel fees by state.
Section 9-31-12. - Indemnification — Reservation of obligation — Certification.