# R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-7: Law of foreign countries

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T9_C9-19_S9-19-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-19-7
- **Heading:** Law of foreign countries
- **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 9-19-7

## Text

The law of a jurisdiction other than those referred to in § 9-19-3 shall be an issue for the court, but shall not be subject to the foregoing provisions concerning judicial notice.

## 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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