§ 43-3-1. English statutes as common law. In all cases in which provision is not made herein, the English statutes, introduced before the Declaration of Independence, which have continued to be practiced under as in force in this state, shall be deemed and taken as a part of the common law of this state and […]
§ 43-3-10. “Land” and “real estate” defined. The word “land” or “lands,” and the words “real estate,” may be construed to include lands, tenements, and hereditaments and rights thereto and interests therein. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. […]
§ 43-3-11. Oaths and affirmations. The word “oath” includes affirmation; the word “sworn” includes affirmed; and the word “engaged” includes either sworn or affirmed. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 309, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 43-3-11.
§ 43-3-12. “Month” and “year” defined. The words “month” and “year” mean a calendar month and year. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 309, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 43-3-12.
§ 43-3-13. Computation of time. Whenever time is to be reckoned from any day, date, or act done, or the time of any act done, the day, date, or the day when the act is done shall not be included in the computation. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, […]
§ 43-3-14. “Warden” and “warden’s court” included. The words “justice of the peace” include warden of the peace and the words “district court” include warden’s court. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 13; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 309, § 13; G.L. 1956, § […]
§ 43-3-15. “Seal” defined. Whenever a seal is required to be affixed to any paper, the word “seal” shall be construed to include an impression of the seal made with or without the use of wax or wafer on the paper. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 14; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 14; […]
§ 43-3-16. General definitions — Statutory references. (a) The word “magistrate” may be construed to mean a justice, or a clerk acting as a justice, of a district court. (b) The words “written” and “in writing” include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. (c) […]
§ 43-3-17. “Rhode Island highway system” defined. Wherever the words “state highway system”, “state highways”, “state roads”, or any other words referring to public roads occur in any general law, public law, act, or resolution of the general assembly, they shall be defined as found in chapter 8 of title 24, unless the context of […]
§ 43-3-18. “Product of the farm” or “farm product” defined. Whenever the words “product of the farm” or “farm product” are used, they shall be construed to include all agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, fruit, or other products of the soil, livestock products, poultry, eggs, dairy products, nuts, mushrooms, honey, and beeswax; provided, that this definition does […]
§ 43-3-19. Registered and certified mail. Wherever the term “registered mail” is used in the general or public laws of this state, or any amendment thereto, the term “registered or certified mail” shall be substituted therefor. History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3717, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 43-3-19.
§ 43-3-2. Application of rules of construction. In the construction of statutes the provisions of this chapter shall be observed, unless the observance of them would lead to a construction inconsistent with the manifest intent of the general assembly, or be repugnant to some other part of the statute. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, […]
§ 43-3-20. Financial reports. Wherever in any general law, public law, act, or resolution of the general assembly an officer, board, commission, state department, or agency is required to make a financial report of its receipts and disbursements or its requirements, the required report means a report to the state controller as required by chapter […]
§ 43-3-21. Incorporation acts in evidence. Every act of incorporation shall be so far deemed a public act that the act may be declared on and given in evidence without specially pleading it. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 15; G.L. 1938, […]
§ 43-3-22. Effect of repeal on prior rights and proceedings. The repeal of any statute shall in no case affect any act done, any right accrued, acquired, or established, or any suit or proceeding had or commenced in any civil case before the time when the repeal takes effect. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, […]
§ 43-3-22.1. Enlargement of statutes of limitation — Effect on actions not yet expired. Whenever any time limitation for the commencement of any cause of action is enlarged, the amendment shall be construed to enlarge to the new time limitation all of those causes of action which accrued within the new limitation of time. History […]
§ 43-3-23. Effect of repeal on criminal prosecutions. No suit, prosecution, or indictment pending at the time of the repeal of any statute for any offense committed or for the recovery of any fine, forfeiture, or penalty incurred under the statute so repealed shall in any case be affected by the repeal, but the suit, […]
§ 43-3-24. Repeal not reviving. The repeal of any statute shall not be construed to revive any other statute which has been repealed. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 26, § 18; G.L. 1909, ch. 32, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 309, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 43-3-24.
§ 43-3-25. Effective date of statutes. (a) Every statute enacted on or prior to July 1 in a calendar year, which does not expressly prescribe the time it shall go into operation, shall take effect on the first day of July of the calendar year of its enactment into law by the general assembly. Any […]
§ 43-3-26. Conflicting general and special provisions. Wherever a general provision shall be in conflict with a special provision relating to the same or to a similar subject, the two (2) provisions shall be construed, if possible, so that effect may be given to both; and in those cases, if effect cannot be given to […]
