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. - § 9-31-1. Tort liability of state. (a) The state of...

Section 9-31-2. - Limitations of damages — State. - § 9-31-2. Limitations of damages — State. In any tort...

Section 9-31-2.1. - Limitation of damages — State — Commuter rail service. - § 9-31-2.1. Limitation of damages — State — Commuter rail...

Section 9-31-3. - Limitation of damages — Cities, towns, and fire districts. - § 9-31-3. Limitation of damages — Cities, towns, and fire...

Section 9-31-4. - Damages in excess of limitation. - § 9-31-4. Damages in excess of limitation. The general assembly...

Section 9-31-5. - Claim appropriations. - § 9-31-5. Claim appropriations. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter,...

Section 9-31-6. - Attorney general to appear. - § 9-31-6. Attorney general to appear. In any action pursuant...

Section 9-31-7. - Attorney for service. - § 9-31-7. Attorney for service. In any action pursuant to...

Section 9-31-8. - Defense of state employees — Attorney general. - § 9-31-8. Defense of state employees — Attorney general. Except...

Section 9-31-9. - Refusal to defend — Attorney general. - § 9-31-9. Refusal to defend — Attorney general. The attorney...

Section 9-31-10. - Exclusive control over litigation. - § 9-31-10. Exclusive control over litigation. Whenever the attorney general...

Section 9-31-11. - Conflict — Payment of counsel fees by state. - § 9-31-11. Conflict — Payment of counsel fees by state....

Section 9-31-12. - Indemnification — Reservation of obligation — Certification. - § 9-31-12. Indemnification — Reservation of obligation — Certification. (a)...

Section 9-31-13. - Arbitration of claims. - § 9-31-13. Arbitration of claims. All actions brought under this...