Rhode Island Lemon Law Statute
31-5.2-10 through 31-5.2-12

This page contains sections 10 through 12 of the Rhode Island Lemon Law statute from 31-5.2-10 to 31-5.2-12. There are 14 parts of the statute in all so please be sure to read all sections to gain a greater understanding of your rights and the obligations of the automobile vendor. These three sections cover cause of action, attorney's fees and commencement of action.

Consumer Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Warranties

SECTION 31-5.2-10

§ 31-5.2-10 Cause of action. – An aggrieved consumer or lessee may bring an action under the Rules of Civil Procedure in the superior court to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

SECTION 31-5.2-11

§ 31-5.2-11 Attorney's fees. – The court hearing a complaint brought by a consumer or lessee aggrieved by a violation of this chapter shall award reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff.

SECTION 31-5.2-12

§ 31-5.2-12 Commencement of action. – Any action brought pursuant to this chapter shall be commenced within three (3) years of the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer or lessee or within two (2) years of the date on which the mileage on the motor vehicle reached fifteen thousand (15,000) miles, whichever is earlier.

For more information see the following pages:

Rhode Island Lemon Law statute 31-5.2-1 through 31-5.2-3

Rhode Island Lemon Law statute 31-5.2-4 through 31-5.2-6

Rhode Island Lemon Law statute 31-5.2-7 through 31-5.2-9

Rhode Island Lemon Law statute 31-5.2-10 through 31-5.2-12

Rhode Island Lemon Law statute 31-5.2-13 through 31-5.2-14

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