R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-7-14

Current through 2024 Public Law 6

Section 12-7-14 - Punitive damages for false arrest or imprisonment

In an action for false arrest or false imprisonment, the plaintiff, if successful, may be awarded punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-7-14

G.L. 1938, ch. 625, § 68; P.L. 1941, ch. 982, § 1; G.L. 1956, §12/7/2014.