The Rhode Island Supreme Court will look to the federal courts for guidance when interpreting a state rule of procedure that is substantially similar to a federal rule of procedure. See Miller at 6 (looking to the federal courts for guidance in interpreting Rule 4 of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Rules of Appellate Procedure).
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Nicole J. Benjamin
I am a shareholder and business litigator at AP&S. I help businesses and their legal departments achieve their objectives by reducing their liabilities, advising them on complex legal matters and defending unavoidable litigation in federal and state court.
