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1. Caswell v. George Sherman Sand & Gravel Co.Copy cite
   Caswell v. George Sherman Sand & Gravel Co., 424 A.2d 646 (R.I. 1981)cited by 536
2. Apostolou v. GenovesiCopy cite
   Apostolou v. Genovesi, 388 A.2d 821 (R.I. 1978)cited by 398
3. Milardo v. Coastal Resources Management CouncilCopy cite
   Milardo v. Coastal Res. Mgmt. Council, 434 A.2d 266 (R.I. 1981)cited by 323
4. Accent Store Design, Inc. v. Marathon House, Inc.Copy cite
   Accent Store Design, Inc. v. Marathon House, Inc., 674 A.2d 1223 (R.I. 1996)cited by 277
5. Costa v. Registrar of Motor VehiclesCopy cite
   Costa v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles, 543 A.2d 1307 (R.I. 1988)cited by 255
6. Newport Shipyard, Inc. v. Rhode Island Commission for Human RightsCopy cite
   Newport Shipyard, Inc. v. R.I. Comm'n for Human Rights, 484 A.2d 893 (R.I. 1984)cited by 236
7. Carmody v. Rhode Island Conflict of Interest CommissionCopy cite
   Carmody v. R.I. Conflict of Interest Comm'n, 509 A.2d 453 (R.I. 1986)cited by 229
8. Destefano v. Zoning Board of ReviewCopy cite
   Destefano v. Zoning Bd. of Review, 405 A.2d 1167 (R.I. 1979)cited by 227
9. Barbato v. EpsteinCopy cite
   Barbato v. Epstein, 196 A.2d 836 (R.I. 1964)cited by 201
10. Barrington School Committee v. Rhode Island State Labor Relations BoardCopy cite
    Barrington Sch. Comm. v. R.I. State Labor Relations Bd., 608 A.2d 1126 (R.I. 1992)cited by 191
11. Salve Regina College v. Zoning Board of ReviewCopy cite
    Salve Regina Coll. v. Zoning Bd. of Review, 594 A.2d 878 (R.I. 1991)cited by 180
12. Berberian v. Department of Employment Security, Board of ReviewCopy cite
    Berberian v. Dep't of Emp. Sec., Bd. of Review, 414 A.2d 480 (R.I. 1980)cited by 178
13. Rotelli v. CatanzaroCopy cite
    Rotelli v. Catanzaro, 686 A.2d 91 (R.I. 1996)cited by 173
14. Johnston Ambulatory Surgical Associates, Ltd. v. NolanCopy cite
    Johnston Ambulatory Surgical Associates, Ltd. v. Nolan, 755 A.2d 799 (R.I. 2000)cited by 164
15. Environmental Scientific Corp. v. DurfeeCopy cite
    Env't Scientific Corp. v. Durfee, 621 A.2d 200 (R.I. 1993)cited by 152
16. Steinberg v. StateCopy cite
    Steinberg v. State, 427 A.2d 338 (R.I. 1981)cited by 149
17. Brennan v. KirbyCopy cite
    Brennan v. Kirby, 529 A.2d 633 (R.I. 1987)cited by 148
18. Narragansett Wire Co. v. NorbergCopy cite
    Narragansett Wire Co. v. Norberg, 376 A.2d 1 (R.I. 1977)cited by 146
19. Bourg v. Bristol Boat Co.Copy cite
    Bourg v. Bristol Boat Co., 705 A.2d 969 (R.I. 1998)cited by 144
20. Palmisciano v. Burrillville Racing Ass'nCopy cite
    Palmisciano v. Burrillville Racing Ass'n, 603 A.2d 317 (R.I. 1992)cited by 143
21. Wilkinson v. VeseyCopy cite
    Wilkinson v. Vesey, 295 A.2d 676 (R.I. 1972)cited by 141
22. Lischio v. Zoning Board of Review of North KingstownCopy cite
    Lischio v. Zoning Bd. of Review of North Kingstown, 818 A.2d 685 (R.I. 2003)cited by 141
23. Bernuth v. Zoning Board of ReviewCopy cite
    Bernuth v. Zoning Bd. of Review, 770 A.2d 396 (R.I. 2001)cited by 137
24. Sciacca v. CarusoCopy cite
    Sciacca v. Caruso, 769 A.2d 578 (R.I. 2001)cited by 136
25. Mendonsa v. CoreyCopy cite
    Mendonsa v. Corey, 495 A.2d 257 (R.I. 1985)cited by 136
26. Restivo v. LynchCopy cite
    Restivo v. Lynch, 707 A.2d 663 (R.I. 1998)cited by 134
27. Wilkinson v. HarringtonCopy cite
    Wilkinson v. Harrington, 243 A.2d 745 (R.I. 1968)cited by 128
28. Ludwig v. KowalCopy cite
    Ludwig v. Kowal, 419 A.2d 297 (R.I. 1980)cited by 127
29. EMPLOYERS'FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY v. BealsCopy cite
    Employers'Fire Ins. Co. v. Beals, 240 A.2d 397 (R.I. 1968)cited by 126
30. Toohey v. KildayCopy cite
    Toohey v. Kilday, 415 A.2d 732 (R.I. 1980)cited by 125
31. Wilkinson v. State Crime Laboratory CommissionCopy cite
    Wilkinson v. State Crime Lab'y Comm'n, 788 A.2d 1129 (R.I. 2002)cited by 120
32. State v. BurkeCopy cite
    State v. Burke, 522 A.2d 725 (R.I. 1987)cited by 116
33. Banks v. Bowen's Landing Corp.Copy cite
    Banks v. Bowen's Landing Corp., 522 A.2d 1222 (R.I. 1987)cited by 116
34. Irish Partnership v. RommelCopy cite
    Irish P'ship v. Rommel, 518 A.2d 356 (R.I. 1986)cited by 116
35. Pickering v. American Employers InsuranceCopy cite
    Pickering v. Am. Employers Ins., 282 A.2d 584 (R.I. 1971)cited by 115
36. Center for Behavioral Health, Rhode Island, Inc. v. BarrosCopy cite
    Ctr. for Behavioral Health v. Barros, 710 A.2d 680 (R.I. 1998)cited by 115
37. Viti v. Zoning Board of Review of ProvidenceCopy cite
    Viti v. Zoning Bd. of Review of Providence, 166 A.2d 211 (R.I. 1960)cited by 115
38. Sullivan v. ChafeeCopy cite
    Sullivan v. Chafee, 703 A.2d 748 (R.I. 1997)cited by 112
39. State v. BidoCopy cite
    State v. Bido, 941 A.2d 822 (R.I. 2008)cited by 109
40. Hydro-Manufacturing, Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp.Copy cite
    Hydro-Mfg., Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp., 640 A.2d 950 (R.I. 1994)cited by 109
41. New England Naturist Association, Inc. v. GeorgeCopy cite
    New England Naturist Ass'n v. George, 648 A.2d 370 (R.I. 1994)cited by 109
42. Bibeault v. Hanover InsuranceCopy cite
    Bibeault v. Hanover Ins., 417 A.2d 313 (R.I. 1980)cited by 107
43. In re Falstaff Brewing Corp.Copy cite
    In re Falstaff Brewing Corp., 637 A.2d 1047 (R.I. 1994)cited by 106
44. State v. CaruoloCopy cite
    State v. Caruolo, 524 A.2d 575 (R.I. 1987)cited by 106
45. Smith Development Corp. v. Bilow Enterprises, Inc.Copy cite
    Smith Dev. Corp. v. Bilow Enters., 308 A.2d 477 (R.I. 1973)cited by 103
46. Town of Narragansett v. International Ass'n of Fire FightersCopy cite
    Town of Narragansett v. Int'l Ass'n of Fire Fighters, 380 A.2d 521 (R.I. 1977)cited by 102
47. State v. JaletteCopy cite
    State v. Jalette, 382 A.2d 526 (R.I. 1978)cited by 100
48. Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority v. Rhode Island State Labor Relations BoardCopy cite
    R.I. Pub. Telecomms. Auth. v. R.I. State Labor Relations Bd., 650 A.2d 479 (R.I. 1994)cited by 99
49. Hood v. HawkinsCopy cite
    Hood v. Hawkins, 478 A.2d 181 (R.I. 1984)cited by 98
50. Tanner v. Town Council of Town of East GreenwichCopy cite
    Tanner v. Town Council of Town of East Greenwich, 880 A.2d 784 (R.I. 2005)cited by 97
51. Kaya v. PartingtonCopy cite
    Kaya v. Partington, 681 A.2d 256 (R.I. 1996)cited by 96
52. Webster v. PerrottaCopy cite
    Webster v. Perrotta, 774 A.2d 68 (R.I. 2001)cited by 95
53. State v. LynchCopy cite
    State v. Lynch, 854 A.2d 1022 (R.I. 2004)cited by 95
54. Industrial National Bank v. PelosoCopy cite
    Indus. Nat'l Bank v. Peloso, 397 A.2d 1312 (R.I. 1979)cited by 95
55. State v. BanachCopy cite
    State v. Banach, 648 A.2d 1363 (R.I. 1994)cited by 93
56. Bragg v. Warwick Shoppers World, Inc.Copy cite
    Bragg v. Warwick Shoppers World, Inc., 227 A.2d 582 (R.I. 1967)cited by 92
57. Rhode Island Ophthalmological Society v. CannonCopy cite
    R.I. Ophthalmological Soc'y v. Cannon, 317 A.2d 124 (R.I. 1974)cited by 92
58. Mesolella v. City of ProvidenceCopy cite
    Mesolella v. City of Providence, 508 A.2d 661 (R.I. 1986)cited by 92
59. Swerdlick v. KochCopy cite
    Swerdlick v. Koch, 721 A.2d 849 (R.I. 1998)cited by 92
60. Pontbriand v. SundlunCopy cite
    Pontbriand v. Sundlun, 699 A.2d 856 (R.I. 1997)cited by 91
61. City of Pawtucket v. SundlunCopy cite
    City of Pawtucket v. Sundlun, 662 A.2d 40 (R.I. 1995)cited by 90
62. Jacinto v. EganCopy cite
    Jacinto v. Egan, 391 A.2d 1173 (R.I. 1978)cited by 90
63. Lennon v. MacGregorCopy cite
    Lennon v. MacGregor, 423 A.2d 820 (R.I. 1980)cited by 89
64. State v. PatriarcaCopy cite
    State v. Patriarca, 308 A.2d 300 (R.I. 1973)cited by 87
65. Westinghouse Broadcasting Co. v. Dial Media, Inc.Copy cite
    Westinghouse Broad. Co. v. Dial Media, Inc., 410 A.2d 986 (R.I. 1980)cited by 87
66. Mongony v. BevilacquaCopy cite
    Mongony v. Bevilacqua, 432 A.2d 661 (R.I. 1981)cited by 87
67. R.I. Bar Asso. v. Auto. Service Asso.Copy cite
    R.I. Bar Asso. v. Auto. Serv. Asso., 179 A. 139 (R.I. 1935)cited by 86
68. Belanger v. MattesonCopy cite
    Belanger v. Matteson, 346 A.2d 124 (R.I. 1975)cited by 86
69. Sartor v. Coastal Resources Management CouncilCopy cite
    Sartor v. Coastal Res. Mgmt. Council, 542 A.2d 1077 (R.I. 1988)cited by 86
70. Lemoine v. Department of Mental Health, Retardation & HospitalsCopy cite
    Lemoine v. Dep't of Mental Health, Retardation & Hospitals, 320 A.2d 611 (R.I. 1974)cited by 86
71. State v. BettencourtCopy cite
    State v. Bettencourt, 723 A.2d 1101 (R.I. 1999)cited by 85
72. Hopf v. Board of Review of City of NewportCopy cite
    Hopf v. Bd. of Review of City of Newport, 230 A.2d 420 (R.I. 1967)cited by 85
73. Haley v. Town of LincolnCopy cite
    Haley v. Town of Lincoln, 611 A.2d 845 (R.I. 1992)cited by 84
74. Arnold v. Rhode Island Department of LaborCopy cite
    Arnold v. R.I. Dep't of Labor, 822 A.2d 164 (R.I. 2003)cited by 84
75. Mariorenzi v. Joseph DiPonte, Inc.Copy cite
    Mariorenzi v. Joseph DiPonte, Inc., 333 A.2d 127 (R.I. 1975)cited by 83
76. Mallane v. Holyoke Mutual Insurance Co. in SalemCopy cite
    Mallane v. Holyoke Mut. Ins. Co. in Salem, 658 A.2d 18 (R.I. 1995)cited by 83
77. Lawrence v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc.Copy cite
    Lawrence v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc., 523 A.2d 864 (R.I. 1987)cited by 82
78. In re Kristen B.Copy cite
    In re Kristen B., 558 A.2d 200 (R.I. 1989)cited by 82
79. Grady v. Narragansett Electric Co.Copy cite
    Grady v. Narragansett Elec. Co., 962 A.2d 34 (R.I. 2009)cited by 81
80. State v. MattatallCopy cite
    State v. Mattatall, 603 A.2d 1098 (R.I. 1992)cited by 81
81. State v. FengCopy cite
    State v. Feng, 421 A.2d 1258 (R.I. 1980)cited by 81
82. Becker v. BeaudoinCopy cite
    Becker v. Beaudoin, 261 A.2d 896 (R.I. 1970)cited by 80
83. Town of Scituate v. O'ROURKECopy cite
    Town of Scituate v. O'Rourke, 239 A.2d 176 (R.I. 1968)cited by 80
84. Woodward v. StewartCopy cite
    Woodward v. Stewart, 243 A.2d 917 (R.I. 1968)cited by 80
85. Amica Mutual Insurance v. StreickerCopy cite
    Amica Mut. Ins. v. Streicker, 583 A.2d 550 (R.I. 1990)cited by 79
86. Chase v. ChaseCopy cite
    Chase v. Chase, 37 A. 804 (R.I. 1897)cited by 78
87. Clark-Fitzpatrick, Inc./Franki Foundation Co. v. GillCopy cite
    Clark-Fitzpatrick, Inc./Franki Found. Co. v. Gill, 652 A.2d 440 (R.I. 1994)cited by 78
88. Skaling v. Aetna InsuranceCopy cite
    Skaling v. Aetna Ins., 742 A.2d 282 (R.I. 1999)cited by 77
89. State v. GrayhurstCopy cite
    State v. Grayhurst, 852 A.2d 491 (R.I. 2004)cited by 76
90. Ritter v. Narragansett Electric CompanyCopy cite
    Ritter v. Narragansett Elec. Co., 283 A.2d 255 (R.I. 1971)cited by 76
91. Malo v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.Copy cite
    Malo v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co., 459 A.2d 954 (R.I. 1983)cited by 76
92. Request of William H. CaswellCopy cite
    Request of William H. Caswell, 29 A. 259 (R.I. 1893)cited by 75
93. State v. CoelhoCopy cite
    State v. Coelho, 454 A.2d 241 (R.I. 1982)cited by 75
94. Lynch v. Spirit Rent-A-Car, Inc.Copy cite
    Lynch v. Spirit Rent-A-Car, Inc., 965 A.2d 417 (R.I. 2009)cited by 75
95. Estate of Giuliano v. GiulianoCopy cite
    Estate of Giuliano v. Giuliano, 949 A.2d 386 (R.I. 2008)cited by 74
96. Commercial Union Insurance v. PelchatCopy cite
    Commercial Union Ins. v. Pelchat, 727 A.2d 676 (R.I. 1999)cited by 74
97. State v. ClineCopy cite
    State v. Cline, 405 A.2d 1192 (R.I. 1979)cited by 73
98. State v. DiCiccoCopy cite
    State v. DiCicco, 707 A.2d 251 (R.I. 1998)cited by 72
99. Aldcroft v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.Copy cite
    Aldcroft v. Fid. & Cas. Co., 259 A.2d 408 (R.I. 1969)cited by 69
100. D'Ambra v. United StatesCopy cite
     D'Ambra v. United States, 338 A.2d 524 (R.I. 1975)cited by 69

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