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Rhode Island Practice
Mr. Thomas Dickinson,
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
This course deals with both the practice and procedure in the Rhode Island state courts. Primary
emphasis is on the trial court level, with some discussion of appellate procedure. Particular
aspects of the Rhode Island Constitution receive attention, as do the Rhode Island Rules of
Evidence. The course also presents an analysis of court structure, jurisdiction of the various
courts, venue, commencement of an action, service of summonses, including writs of attachment
of real and personal property, the amendment procedure, the filing of responsive pleadings,
pleading practices, discovery tools and techniques, methods of termination of actions before trial,
judgments, and post-judgment motions, new trial motions, and appeals. This course will be letter
graded.
Elective Course
Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements
Final Exam Required