Rhode Island § 9-30-1 § 9-30-1. Scope.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-30-1 — § 9-30-1. Scope.

Rhode Island § 9-30-1

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-30Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-30-1 (2026).

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§ 9-30-1. Scope.
The superior or family court upon petition, following such procedure as the court
            by general or special rules may prescribe, shall have power to declare rights, status,
            and other legal relations whether or not further relief is or could be claimed. No
            action or proceeding shall be open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment
            or decree is prayed for. The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in
            form and effect; and such declarations shall have the force and effect of a final
            judgment or decree.
         

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§ 9-30-1. Scope.

The superior or family court upon petition, following such procedure as the court by general or special rules may prescribe, shall have power to declare rights, status, and other legal relations whether or not further relief is or could be claimed. No action or proceeding shall be open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for. The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect; and such declarations shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.