Charles D. Moreau v. Robert G. Flanders, Jr., Esq.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island affirmed the Superior Court’s judgment upholding the constitutionality of the Financial Stability Act and its provisions governing state‑appointed receivership of financially distressed municipalities. The Court held that the mayor and city council have standing, that the Act does not alter a municipality’s form of government, does not violate separation of powers, and complies with substantive due process, vagueness, non‑delegation, equal protection, and procedural due‑process standards. The decision remands for further proceedings consistent with these holdings.