Rhode Island Recreational Building Authority v. East Greenwich Fire District

OPINION

MURRAY, Justice.

This case is before the court on appeal by the Rhode Island Recreational Building Authority (RIRBA or authority), plaintiff, from a judgment by the Superior Court in favor of the East Greenwich Fire District (EGFD) and the town of East Greenwich (town), defendants. A precis of the facts will assist to posit the issue.

In 1981 RIRBA took title through foreclosure proceedings to property formerly known as the Mid-State Ice Rink. This property is now being leased by RIRBA to the State of Rhode Island, Department of Transportation, which has an option in five years to obtain…