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1. Temple v. EllerthorpeCopy cite
   Temple v. Ellerthorpe, 586 F. Supp. 848 (D.R.I. 1984)cited by 362
2. Leite v. City of Providence ex rel. McKiernanCopy cite
   Leite v. City of Providence ex rel. McKiernan, 463 F. Supp. 585 (D.R.I. 1978)cited by 117
3. Brown v. ApfelCopy cite
   Brown v. Apfel, 71 F. Supp. 2d 28 (D.R.I. 1999)cited by 102
4. Lacedra v. Donald W. Wyatt Detention FacilityCopy cite
   Lacedra v. Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, 334 F. Supp. 2d 114 (D.R.I. 2004)cited by 101
5. Providence Journal Co. v. Federal Bureau of InvestigationCopy cite
   Providence Journal Co. v. Fed. Bureau of Investigation, 460 F. Supp. 778 (D.R.I. 1978)cited by 95
6. Palmigiano v. TravisonoCopy cite
   Palmigiano v. Travisono, 317 F. Supp. 776 (D.R.I. 1970)cited by 89
7. Palmigiano v. GarrahyCopy cite
   Palmigiano v. Garrahy, 443 F. Supp. 956 (D.R.I. 1977)cited by 82
8. Gannon v. Narragansett Electric Co.Copy cite
   Gannon v. Narragansett Elec. Co., 777 F. Supp. 167 (D.R.I. 1991)cited by 81
9. O'NEIL v. PicilloCopy cite
   O'Neil v. Picillo, 682 F. Supp. 706 (D.R.I. 1988)cited by 74
10. Narragansett Tribe of Indians v. Southern Rhode Island Land Development Corp.Copy cite
    Narragansett Tribe of Indians v. Southern R.I. Land Dev. Corp., 418 F. Supp. 798 (D.R.I. 1976)cited by 73
11. Morris v. TravisonoCopy cite
    Morris v. Travisono, 310 F. Supp. 857 (D.R.I. 1970)cited by 70
12. Marrapese v. Rhode IslandCopy cite
    Marrapese v. Rhode Island, 500 F. Supp. 1207 (D.R.I. 1980)cited by 67
13. Rusch Factors, Inc. v. LevinCopy cite
    Rusch Factors, Inc. v. Levin, 284 F. Supp. 85 (D.R.I. 1968)cited by 66
14. Citizens Savings Bank v. BellCopy cite
    Citizens Sav. Bank v. Bell, 605 F. Supp. 1033 (D.R.I. 1985)cited by 63
15. Milene Music, Inc. v. GotaucoCopy cite
    Milene Music, Inc. v. Gotauco, 551 F. Supp. 1288 (D.R.I. 1982)cited by 63
16. Blinzler v. Marriott International, Inc.Copy cite
    Blinzler v. Marriott Int'l, Inc., 857 F. Supp. 1 (D.R.I. 1994)cited by 62
17. Inmates of Boys' Training School v. AffleckCopy cite
    Inmates of Boys' Training Sch. v. Affleck, 346 F. Supp. 1354 (D.R.I. 1972)cited by 61
18. Iacampo v. Hasbro, Inc.Copy cite
    Iacampo v. Hasbro, Inc., 929 F. Supp. 562 (D.R.I. 1996)cited by 60
19. Bartholomew v. Insurance Co. of North AmericaCopy cite
    Bartholomew v. Ins. Co. of North Am., 502 F. Supp. 246 (D.R.I. 1980)cited by 59
20. Guilbeault v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.Copy cite
    Guilbeault v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., 84 F. Supp. 2d 263 (D.R.I. 2000)cited by 52
21. Plummer v. Abbott LaboratoriesCopy cite
    Plummer v. Abbott Lab'ys, 568 F. Supp. 920 (D.R.I. 1983)cited by 52
22. D'Antuono v. CCH Computax Systems, Inc.Copy cite
    D'Antuono v. CCH Computax Sys., Inc., 570 F. Supp. 708 (D.R.I. 1983)cited by 49
23. City of Manchester v. National Gypsum Co.Copy cite
    City of Manchester v. Nat'l Gypsum Co., 637 F. Supp. 646 (D.R.I. 1986)cited by 48
24. Violet v. PicilloCopy cite
    Violet v. Picillo, 648 F. Supp. 1283 (D.R.I. 1986)cited by 48
25. Doe v. Brown UniversityCopy cite
    Doe v. Brown Univ., 166 F. Supp. 3d 177 (D.R.I. 2016)cited by 46
26. Gorman v. Abbott LaboratoriesCopy cite
    Gorman v. Abbott Lab'ys, 629 F. Supp. 1196 (D.R.I. 1986)cited by 46
27. URI Cogeneration Partners, L.P. v. Board of Governors for Higher EducationCopy cite
    URI Cogeneration Partners, L.P. v. Bd. of Governors for Higher Educ., 915 F. Supp. 1267 (D.R.I. 1996)cited by 46
28. Avnet, Inc. v. Allied-Signal, Inc.Copy cite
    Avnet, Inc. v. Allied-Signal, Inc., 825 F. Supp. 1132 (D.R.I. 1992)cited by 45
29. Regan v. Cherry Corp.Copy cite
    Regan v. Cherry Corp., 706 F. Supp. 145 (D.R.I. 1989)cited by 44
30. Haft v. Eastland Financial Corp.Copy cite
    Haft v. Eastland Fin. Corp., 755 F. Supp. 1123 (D.R.I. 1991)cited by 42
31. Blasbalg v. Tarro (In re Hyperion Enterprises, Inc.)Copy cite
    Blasbalg v. Tarro (In re Hyperion Enters., Inc.), 158 B.R. 555 (D.R.I. 1993)cited by 42
32. United Nuclear Corp. v. CannonCopy cite
    United Nuclear Corp. v. Cannon, 553 F. Supp. 1220 (D.R.I. 1982)cited by 42
33. Murray v. VaughnCopy cite
    Murray v. Vaughn, 300 F. Supp. 688 (D.R.I. 1969)cited by 41
34. Roy v. Star Chopper Co., Inc.Copy cite
    Roy v. Star Chopper Co., 442 F. Supp. 1010 (D.R.I. 1977)cited by 41
35. Anthony v. Abbott LaboratoriesCopy cite
    Anthony v. Abbott Lab'ys, 106 F.R.D. 461 (D.R.I. 1985)cited by 41
36. United Nuclear Corp. v. CannonCopy cite
    United Nuclear Corp. v. Cannon, 564 F. Supp. 581 (D.R.I. 1983)cited by 41
37. Berman v. Narragansett Racing Ass'nCopy cite
    Berman v. Narragansett Racing Ass'n, 48 F.R.D. 333 (D.R.I. 1969)cited by 40
38. Jones v. State of RICopy cite
    Jones v. RI, 724 F. Supp. 25 (D.R.I. 1989)cited by 40
39. Anderson v. McGowan (In re Anderson)Copy cite
    Anderson v. McGowan (In re Anderson), 128 B.R. 850 (D.R.I. 1991)cited by 38
40. United States v. DavisCopy cite
    United States v. Davis, 31 F. Supp. 2d 45 (D.R.I. 1998)cited by 38
41. Chang v. University of Rhode IslandCopy cite
    Chang v. Univ. of R.I., 606 F. Supp. 1161 (D.R.I. 1985)cited by 36
42. Dowling v. Narragansett Capital Corp.Copy cite
    Dowling v. Narragansett Capital Corp., 735 F. Supp. 1105 (D.R.I. 1990)cited by 36
43. Lopez v. Bulova Watch Co., Inc.Copy cite
    Lopez v. Bulova Watch Co., 582 F. Supp. 755 (D.R.I. 1984)cited by 35
44. Marcello v. ReganCopy cite
    Marcello v. Regan, 574 F. Supp. 586 (D.R.I. 1983)cited by 34
45. Greenwood v. StevensonCopy cite
    Greenwood v. Stevenson, 88 F.R.D. 225 (D.R.I. 1980)cited by 34
46. United States v. Grinnell CorporationCopy cite
    United States v. Grinnell Corp., 236 F. Supp. 244 (D.R.I. 1964)cited by 34
47. In re SearlesCopy cite
    In re Searles, 70 B.R. 266 (D.R.I. 1987)cited by 34
48. In re Roco Corp.Copy cite
    In re Roco Corp., 64 B.R. 499 (D.R.I. 1986)cited by 34
49. Zahn v. Yucaipa Capital FundCopy cite
    Zahn v. Yucaipa Capital Fund, 218 B.R. 656 (D.R.I. 1998)cited by 33
50. Grinnell Corp. v. HackettCopy cite
    Grinnell Corp. v. Hackett, 70 F.R.D. 326 (D.R.I. 1976)cited by 32
51. Gaudet v. Kirshenbaum Investment Co. (In re Gaudet)Copy cite
    Gaudet v. Kirshenbaum Inv. Co. (In re Gaudet), 132 B.R. 670 (D.R.I. 1991)cited by 32
52. Liu v. StriuliCopy cite
    Liu v. Striuli, 36 F. Supp. 2d 452 (D.R.I. 1999)cited by 32
53. Mary K v. BerryhillCopy cite
    Mary K v. Berryhill, 317 F. Supp. 3d 664 (D.R.I. 2018)cited by 32
54. King ex rel. King v. SullivanCopy cite
    King ex rel. King v. Sullivan, 776 F. Supp. 645 (D.R.I. 1991)cited by 31
55. Gomes v. TravisonoCopy cite
    Gomes v. Travisono, 353 F. Supp. 457 (D.R.I. 1973)cited by 31
56. Sackall v. HecklerCopy cite
    Sackall v. Heckler, 104 F.R.D. 401 (D.R.I. 1984)cited by 31
57. Hart Engineering Co. v. FMC Corp.Copy cite
    Hart Eng'g Co. v. FMC Corp., 593 F. Supp. 1471 (D.R.I. 1984)cited by 29
58. Holmes v. BatesonCopy cite
    Holmes v. Bateson, 434 F. Supp. 1365 (D.R.I. 1977)cited by 29
59. Bertozzi v. King Louie International, Inc.Copy cite
    Bertozzi v. King Louie Int'l, Inc., 420 F. Supp. 1166 (D.R.I. 1976)cited by 29
60. Colin K. v. SchmidtCopy cite
    Colin K. v. Schmidt, 528 F. Supp. 355 (D.R.I. 1981)cited by 29
61. Turner v. Unification ChurchCopy cite
    Turner v. Unification Church, 473 F. Supp. 367 (D.R.I. 1978)cited by 28
62. Bennett v. La PereCopy cite
    Bennett v. La Pere, 112 F.R.D. 136 (D.R.I. 1986)cited by 28
63. Menge v. North American Specialty InsuranceCopy cite
    Menge v. North Am. Specialty Ins., 905 F. Supp. 2d 414 (D.R.I. 2012)cited by 28
64. United States v. Kayser-Roth Corp.Copy cite
    United States v. Kayser-Roth Corp., 724 F. Supp. 15 (D.R.I. 1989)cited by 27
65. Boyajian v. DeFusco (In re Giorgio)Copy cite
    Boyajian v. DeFusco (In re Giorgio), 50 B.R. 327 (D.R.I. 1985)cited by 27
66. In re Search Warrant for Second Floor BedroomCopy cite
    In re Search Warrant for Second Floor Bedroom, 489 F. Supp. 207 (D.R.I. 1980)cited by 27
67. Bowen v. HackettCopy cite
    Bowen v. Hackett, 387 F. Supp. 1212 (D.R.I. 1975)cited by 26
68. Wheeler v. ShoemakerCopy cite
    Wheeler v. Shoemaker, 78 F.R.D. 218 (D.R.I. 1978)cited by 26
69. King v. MordowanecCopy cite
    King v. Mordowanec, 46 F.R.D. 474 (D.R.I. 1969)cited by 26
70. Naughton v. BevilacquaCopy cite
    Naughton v. Bevilacqua, 458 F. Supp. 610 (D.R.I. 1978)cited by 26
71. Morris v. TravisonoCopy cite
    Morris v. Travisono, 499 F. Supp. 149 (D.R.I. 1980)cited by 26
72. Hartman v. City of ProvidenceCopy cite
    Hartman v. City of Providence, 636 F. Supp. 1395 (D.R.I. 1986)cited by 26
73. Violet v. PicilloCopy cite
    Violet v. Picillo, 613 F. Supp. 1563 (D.R.I. 1985)cited by 26
74. Scuncio Motors, Inc. v. Subaru of New England, Inc.Copy cite
    Scuncio Motors, Inc. v. Subaru of New England, Inc., 555 F. Supp. 1121 (D.R.I. 1982)cited by 26
75. Hart v. MazurCopy cite
    Hart v. Mazur, 903 F. Supp. 277 (D.R.I. 1995)cited by 26
76. Thompson Trading Ltd. v. Allied Lyons PLCCopy cite
    Thompson Trading Ltd. v. Allied Lyons PLC, 123 F.R.D. 417 (D.R.I. 1989)cited by 26
77. United States v. BrianCopy cite
    United States v. Brian, 507 F. Supp. 761 (D.R.I. 1981)cited by 25
78. Rollins ex rel. Estate of Rollins v. Peterson Builders, Inc.Copy cite
    Rollins ex rel. Estate of Rollins v. Peterson Builders, Inc., 761 F. Supp. 943 (D.R.I. 1991)cited by 25
79. Connecticut National Bank v. IaconoCopy cite
    Conn. Nat'l Bank v. Iacono, 785 F. Supp. 30 (D.R.I. 1992)cited by 25
80. Emhart Industries, Inc. v. Home InsuranceCopy cite
    Emhart Indus. v. Home Ins., 515 F. Supp. 2d 228 (D.R.I. 2007)cited by 25
81. Sisti v. Fed. Hous. Fin. AgencyCopy cite
    Sisti v. Fed. Hous. Fin. Agency, 324 F. Supp. 3d 273 (D.R.I. 2018)cited by 25
82. McInnis v. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc.Copy cite
    McInnis v. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 625 F. Supp. 943 (D.R.I. 1986)cited by 24
83. Heath v. American Sail Training Ass'nCopy cite
    Heath v. Am. Sail Training Ass'n, 644 F. Supp. 1459 (D.R.I. 1986)cited by 24
84. Bento v. ITO Corp. of Rhode IslandCopy cite
    Bento v. ITO Corp. of R.I., 599 F. Supp. 731 (D.R.I. 1984)cited by 24
85. Lund v. AffleckCopy cite
    Lund v. Affleck, 442 F. Supp. 1109 (D.R.I. 1977)cited by 24
86. United States v. DitomassoCopy cite
    United States v. Ditomasso, 552 F. Supp. 2d 233 (D.R.I. 2008)cited by 24
87. Del Sesto v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.Copy cite
    Del Sesto v. Trans World Airlines, Inc., 201 F. Supp. 879 (D.R.I. 1962)cited by 24
88. United States v. PerryCopy cite
    United States v. Perry, 389 F. Supp. 2d 278 (D.R.I. 2005)cited by 23
89. D'Ambra v. United StatesCopy cite
    D'Ambra v. United States, 354 F. Supp. 810 (D.R.I. 1973)cited by 23
90. Robinson v. WarnerCopy cite
    Robinson v. Warner, 370 F. Supp. 828 (D.R.I. 1974)cited by 23
91. Allendale Leasing, Inc. v. StoneCopy cite
    Allendale Leasing, Inc. v. Stone, 614 F. Supp. 1440 (D.R.I. 1985)cited by 23
92. In re Grand Jury Subpoenas Duces Tecum, Etc.Copy cite
    In re Grand Jury Subpoenas Duces Tecum, Etc., 391 F. Supp. 991 (D.R.I. 1975)cited by 23
93. Tennessee Gas Pipeline v. 104 Acres in Prov. Cty.Copy cite
    Tenn. Gas Pipeline v. 104 Acres in Prov. Cty., 749 F. Supp. 427 (D.R.I. 1990)cited by 23
94. Toward a Gayer Bicentennial Committee v. Rhode Island Bicentennial FoundationCopy cite
    Toward a Gayer Bicentennial Comm. v. R.I. Bicentennial Found., 417 F. Supp. 632 (D.R.I. 1976)cited by 22
95. Friends of Sakonnet v. DutraCopy cite
    Friends of Sakonnet v. Dutra, 738 F. Supp. 623 (D.R.I. 1990)cited by 22
96. Cohen v. Brown UniversityCopy cite
    Cohen v. Brown Univ., 809 F. Supp. 978 (D.R.I. 1992)cited by 21
97. United States v. VoccolaCopy cite
    United States v. Voccola, 600 F. Supp. 1534 (D.R.I. 1985)cited by 21
98. Donnelly v. LynchCopy cite
    Donnelly v. Lynch, 525 F. Supp. 1150 (D.R.I. 1981)cited by 18
99. DiCenso v. RobinsonCopy cite
    DiCenso v. Robinson, 316 F. Supp. 112 (D.R.I. 1970)cited by 14
100. Doe v. Brown UniversityCopy cite
     Doe v. Brown Univ., 209 F. Supp. 3d 460 (D.R.I. 2016)cited by 3

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