Finnimore & Fisher Inc. d/b/a Island Moped v. Town of New Shoreham

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s preliminary injunction, holding that the town’s ordinance amendments exceeded the powers granted by the enabling statute, that the plaintiffs showed a reasonable likelihood of success and irreparable harm, and that the hearing justice did not err or abuse discretion. The Court also affirmed the lower court’s decision not to reach the constitutional issues.