D. Rhode Island
The federal trial court for its part of Rhode Island. A federal challenge to a law usually starts here, and most orders blocking a new law are first issued at this level.
Where it sits
- Supreme CourtCan take any case below on a federal question. It hears very few.
- First CircuitReviews this court’s decisions.
- D. Rhode Island (this court)Federal district court
What it has decided
Latest decisions
Opinions filed most recently, newest first.
- Gerffert Co., Inc. v. William J. Hirten Co., LLCSep 7, 2011
- Hodge v. MurphySep 7, 2011
- City of Roseville Employees' Retirement System v. Textron, Inc.Aug 24, 2011
- Probate Court Ex Rel. Lawton v. Bank of America, N.A.Aug 24, 2011
- Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. v. Providence Washington InsuranceAug 16, 2011
- SAM M. EX REL. ELLIOTT v. ChafeeJul 20, 2011
- Securities & Exchange Commission v. Locke Capital Management, Inc.Jun 30, 2011
- Reyes v. STANDARD PARKING CORP.Jun 15, 2011