# R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-6: Evidence of foreign law

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-6
- **Heading:** Evidence of 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 9-19-6

## Text

Any party may also present to the trial court any admissible evidence of foreign laws, but, to enable a party to offer evidence of the law in another jurisdiction or to ask that judicial notice be taken thereof, reasonable notice shall be given to the adverse parties either in the pleadings or otherwise.

## 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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