Dismissal of Small Claims Actions

District Court Rules of Small Claims Procedure

Rule: 5.02

Jurisdiction: RI

Bluebook Citation: R.I. Dist. R. Small Cl. 5.02

If the court becomes aware that the same cause of action between the same parties is currently before a regular session of the District or Superior Courts, then the court shall dismiss the small claims action without prejudice.

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