# R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-8: Contested cases

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-8

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-8
- **Heading:** Contested cases
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4-25 / Section 4-25-8

## Text

(a) If the purchaser and seller are unable to reach an agreement within ten (10) business days following an examination of the animal by the seller€™s chosen veterinarian, the purchaser may initiate an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve the dispute.

(b) The purchaser in any legal action pursuant to this section shall have the right to collect reasonable attorneys€™ fees and court costs if the opposing party acted in bad faith in denying the requested remedy.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-1 § 4-25-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-2 § 4-25-2. Information at sale provided by seller.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-3 § 4-25-3. Written disclosure by seller.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-4 § 4-25-4. Record keeping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-5 § 4-25-5. Purchaser remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-6 § 4-25-6. Purchaser€™s obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-7 § 4-25-7. Limitations on remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-8 § 4-25-8. Contested cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-9 § 4-25-9. Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-25-10 § 4-25-10. Other remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T4_C4-25_S4-25-10.md)

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