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· 7/3/1980

Roadway Express, Inc. v. Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights

Citations

  • 416 A.2d 673
  • 40 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1591
  • 1980 R.I. LEXIS 1659

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  • stating \intention of the Legislature controls our consideration of the mandatory or directory character of statutory provisions\
  • \The intention of the Legislature controls our consideration of the mandatory or directory character of statutory provisions.\
  • \Words used in a statute are accorded their plain and ordinary meaning unless a contrary intent appears on the face of that statute.\

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Judges: Murray

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