Supreme Court of Rhode Island

E.H. Turf Supply Co., Inc. d/b/a Allen's Seed v. Roger Tavares

July 15, 2025

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s judgment in favor of E.H. Turf Supply, holding that the plaintiff was properly allowed to present its case first, that the defendant‑proposed invoices were inadmissible hearsay, and that the trial justice appropriately accommodated the self‑represented litigant. The court found no error in discovery rules, evidentiary rulings, or procedural handling.