Rhode Island § 31-5.1-20 § 31-5.1-20. Extent of damage liability to dealers.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 31-5.1-20 — § 31-5.1-20. Extent of damage liability to dealers.

Rhode Island § 31-5.1-20

Title 31Motor and Other vehicles

Ch. 31-5.1Regulation of Business Practices Among Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-5.1-20 (2026).

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§ 31-5.1-20. Extent of damage liability to dealers.
(a) The extent of liability to a dealer regarding repair work shall be limited to the
            gross charge for the repair work.
         
(b) Dealers shall not be liable for transportation or rental costs during the time in
            which repairs are made.
         
(c) In any action regarding dealers involving §§ 31-5.1-18 — 31-5.1-20 the dealer shall have the right to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs
            upon a finding of capricious action by a litigant.
         
(d) Where a dealer has refunded the purchase price i

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§ 31-5.1-20. Extent of damage liability to dealers.

(a) The extent of liability to a dealer regarding repair work shall be limited to the gross charge for the repair work.

(b) Dealers shall not be liable for transportation or rental costs during the time in which repairs are made.

(c) In any action regarding dealers involving §§ 31-5.1-18 — 31-5.1-20 the dealer shall have the right to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs upon a finding of capricious action by a litigant.

(d) Where a dealer has refunded the purchase price in full on a new motor vehicle within thirty (30) days of delivery, and that vehicle is returned to the dealer free of collision, the dealer may sell the motor vehicle as new but the vehicle's mileage must be disclosed to the buyer.