Haviland v. Simmons

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

• “Because we are satisfied that an express, enforceable contract arose between the parties, we need not reach plaintiff’s contention that she is entitled to relief based on a theory of promissory estoppel.”

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Cited by

19 cases in this archive cite this case.

• Narragansett Indian Tribe v. State of Rhode Island and UTGR, Inc. d/b/a Twin River and Newport Grand, LLC,Intervenor
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2014-01-10· cited 23×
• Cappalli v. BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.
  D. Rhode Island· 2012-11-09· cited 11×
• Frederick Carrozza, Sr. v. Michael Voccola, in his capacity as of the Estate of Frederick Carrozza, Jr.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2014-05-16· cited 10×
• Doe v. Brown University
  D. Rhode Island· 2016-09-28· cited 10×
• Chariho Regional School District, by and through the Chariho Regional School Committee v. State of Rhode Island
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2019-05-30· cited 9×
• In re Demers
  D. Rhode Island· 2014-06-05· cited 7×
• T.G. Plastics Trading Co. v. Toray Plastics Inc.
  D. Rhode Island· 2013-08-02· cited 7×
• Donald Panarello v. State of Rhode Island, Department of Corrections
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2014-04-07· cited 4×
• Bank of America, N.A. v. P.T.A. Realty, LLC
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2016-02-19· cited 4×
• Terry Andoscia v. Town of North Smithfield
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2017-05-10· cited 3×
• Peter W. Russo v. State of Rhode Island, Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2014-03-24· cited 2×
• Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Wasserman
  D. Rhode Island· 2012-09-28· cited 1×
• Cesar A. Woel v. Christiana Trust, as Trustee for Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2017-17
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2020-06-02
• Manuel Andrews, Jr. v. James Lombardi, in his capacity as Treasurer of the City of Providence, Rhode Island
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2020-06-30
• State v. Daniel E. Doyle, Jr.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2020-07-08
• Sebastian Wells Atryzek v. State of Rhode Island
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2022-02-11
• Apex Oil Company, Inc., individually and as Assignee of Glencore, Ltd. v. State of Rhode Island, acting by and through Division of Taxation
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2023-07-14
• North Farm Home Owners Association, Inc. v. Bristol County Water Authority
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2024-06-14
• Congregation Shearith Israel v. Congregation Jeshuat Israel
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2025-04-10

Cites

30 cases in this archive are cited by this case; the 20 most cited are listed.

• Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife
  Supreme Court· 1992-06-12· cited 24,791×
• Rotelli v. Catanzaro
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1996-12-06· cited 186×
• Pontbriand v. Sundlun
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1997-08-15· cited 99×
• Rhode Island Ophthalmological Society v. Cannon
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1974-03-27· cited 98×
• Mallane v. Holyoke Mutual Insurance Co. in Salem
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1995-05-12· cited 85×
• Smith v. Boyd
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1989-01-19· cited 76×
• W.P. Associates v. Forcier, Inc.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1994-02-09· cited 74×
• Narragansett Electric Co. v. Carbone
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2006-05-17· cited 70×
• Menard & Co. Masonry Building Contractors v. Marshall Building Systems, Inc.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1988-03-31· cited 49×
• Rhode Island Five v. Medical Associates of Bristol County, Inc.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1996-01-08· cited 48×
• Beacon Mutual Insurance v. Spino Bros., Inc.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2011-01-18· cited 48×
• Weaver v. American Power Conversion Corp.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2004-12-15· cited 44×
• Young v. Warwick Rollermagic Skating Center, Inc.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2009-06-30· cited 44×
• Casco Indemnity Co. v. O'Connor
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2000-07-06· cited 43×
• Marshall Contractors, Inc. v. Brown University
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1997-04-03· cited 33×
• J. Koury Steel Erectors, Inc. of Massachusetts v. San-Vel Concrete Corp.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 1978-06-28· cited 33×
• Meyer v. City of Newport
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2004-03-24· cited 32×
• Andrukiewicz v. Andrukiewicz
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2004-11-12· cited 32×
• Bowen v. Mollis
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2008-04-17· cited 30×
• Fleet National Bank v. 175 Post Road, LLC.
  Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 2004-06-21· cited 27×