Rhode Island Statutes

§ 24-2-9 — § 24-2-9. Common law rights and remedies preserved.

Rhode Island·Title 24 Highways·Ch. 24-2 Highways by Grant or Use

§ 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.

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Legislative History

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.

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