# R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-4: Information as to foreign law

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-4
- **Heading:** Information as to foreign law
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 9 / Chapter 9-19 / Section 9-19-4

## Text

The court may inform itself of such laws in such manner as it may deem proper, and the court may call upon counsel to aid it in obtaining the information.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-3 § 9-19-3. Judicial notice of law of other states.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-4 § 9-19-4. Information as to foreign law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-5 § 9-19-5. Determination made by court €” Review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-6 § 9-19-6. Evidence of foreign law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-7 § 9-19-7. Law of foreign countries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-8 § 9-19-8. Uniformity of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-10 § 9-19-10. Entries and memoranda of decedent introduced for successor in title to decedent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-12 § 9-19-12. Statements and releases by patients in personal injury cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-12.1 § 9-19-12.1. Releases for personal injuries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-12.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-15 § 9-19-15. Stenographic transcripts of testimony in superior court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-15.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-19 § 9-19-19. Finding of presumed death under federal Missing Persons Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-19.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-20 § 9-19-20. Other documents under Missing Persons Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-20.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-21 § 9-19-21. Prima facie validity of federal findings and certified copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-21.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-22 § 9-19-22. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-22.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.