Smith v. Beaumier

OPINION

This matter came before the Supreme Court on November 10, 1997, pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in the defendants’ appeal from a final judgment denying their motion for new trial filed in the Superior Court should not be summarily decided.

After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda submitted by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown. The issues raised in the appeal will be decided at this time.

In the summer of 1986, plaintiffs, John J. and Frances C. Smith (the Smiths), became…