LAURENCE v. NELSON

No. 2000-295-APPEAL.

785 A.2d 519 (2001)

Norman LAURENCE v. Gretchen J. NELSON.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

November 21, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Norman Laurence, for plaintiff.

Gretchen J. Nelson, for defendant.

BEFORE: WILLIAMS, C.J., LEDERBERG, BOURCIER, FLANDERS, and GOLDBERG, JJ.


OPINION

PER CURIAM.

Did the Family Court err in denying child visitation to a convicted murderer serving a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole? After reviewing the trial justice's decision, the record in this case, the parties' written submissions, and their oral arguments, we answer this question in the negative. For the reasons explained below, we are of the opinion that the trial justice acted within his discretion in concluding...

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