In recent times, Rhode Island Supreme Court opinions have been chummy affairs. You might see a dissent here and there, but for the most part, the decisions are unanimous. The last robust period of dissent occurred during the colorful tenure…
Category: Appellate Litigation
The Curious Case of U.S. v. Zaninno
High-profile cases get cited all the time by other courts and judges. In the zoning world, Euclid v. Ambler Realty Company, 272 U.S. 365 (1926), is a judicial favorite for the principle that land-use decisions pass constitutional muster when they…