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Rule 13 – Counterclaim and Cross-claim.

by admin | May 14, 2021 | Domestic Relations, Family Law, Rhode Island

(a) Compulsory Counterclaims. A pleading shall state as a counterclaim any claim within the jurisdiction of the court which at the time of serving the pleading the pleader has against any opposing party, if it arises out of the transaction or occurrence that is the...

Rule 12 – Defenses and Objections – When and How Presented – By Pleading or Motion – Motion for Judgment on Pleadings

by admin | May 14, 2021 | Domestic Relations, Family Law, Rhode Island

(a) When Presented. A defendant shall serve an answer within twenty (20) days after the service of the summons, complaint, Language Assistance Notice, and all other required documents upon the defendant, unless the court directs otherwise when service of process is...

Rule 3.4 – Transcripts.

by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Rhode Island, Rules of Practice

Policies and procedures regarding the ordering, payment, and delivery of transcripts are promulgated by the Supreme Court Finance and Budget Office of the Administrative Office of State Courts. The most current version of the transcript policy and procedure is located...

Rule 3.3 – Matters Not for Publication.

by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Rhode Island, Rules of Practice

Matters of record which are sealed by the court pursuant to statute or court order shall not be furnished by the court for publication or given out for inspection to anyone except as provided by statute, by these Rules of Practice as specified herein, or by order of...

Rule 11 – Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Sanctions.

by admin | May 14, 2021 | Domestic Relations, Family Law, Rhode Island

In accordance with Art. X, Rule 7 of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Rules Governing Electronic Filing, every pleading, written motion, and other paper of a party represented by an attorney shall be personally signed by at least one (1) attorney of record in the...