Supreme Court of Rhode Island· 6/1/1984

Thomas v. Ross

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477 A.2d 950
1984 R.I. LEXIS 524

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noting that other jurisdictions have held that the erection of a fence across a right-of-way does not in itself defeat an easement
stating that a \trial justice should grant summary judgment against the moving party only if it is clear that no issue *Page 14 of material fact exists and that the nonmoving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law[]\
finding it is proper to enter judgment in favor of a non-moving party, even in the absence of a cross-motion for summary judgment, if the requirements for summary judgment are met
finding it is proper to enter judgment in favor of a non-moving party, even in the absence of a cross-motion for summary judgment, if the requirements for summary judgment are met
finding it is proper to grant summary judgment in favor of a non-moving party, even in the absence of a cross-motion for summary judgment, if the requirements for summary judgment are otherwise met
“Trial on an installment-plan basis cannot be countenanced, and actions speak louder than words.”

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