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· 10/1/1980

Ryan v. State, Department of Transportation

Citations

  • 420 A.2d 841
  • 1980 R.I. LEXIS 1845

How courts have described this case

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  • licensing driver who had multiple violations created no liability to individuals later injured; applying public duty rule
  • quasi-judicial immunity was an appropriate rationale for granting judgment as a matter of law where RIDEM passed on a wetlands application
  • Court recognized public duty doctrine

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Judges: Murray

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