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The court may at any time upon motion, and after such notice, by mail or otherwise as it may order for cause shown, vacate any decision, order or judgment entered by it under this procedure for want of actual notice to a party, for error, or for any other cause that the court may deem sufficient, and may stay or vacate execution, and may order a new hearing, upon such terms, costs, and conditions as the court shall deem just and proper.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 10. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure in Particular Actions § 10-16-11. Vacation of decisions or orders--Order of new hearing - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-10-courts-and-civil-procedure-procedure-in-particular-actions/ri-gen-laws-sect-10-16-11/
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