Moseley v. Fitzgerald

OPINION

These consolidated cases came before the Supreme Court on May 17, 2001, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. The plaintiffs, Melissa M. Moseley, Robert F. Moseley, Robert F. Moseley and Mary Jane Moseley 1 (plaintiffs), have appealed a grant of summary judgment in favor of defendants, the City of East Providence (city or defendants), and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company 2 (Verizon or defendants). 3 After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda submitted…