Willie Battle v. State of Rhode Island.

OPINION

Justice GOLDBERG, for the Court.

This case came before the Supreme Court on October 1, 2015, 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 plaintiff, Willie Battle (plaintiff), appeals from the trial justice’s denial of his motion for a new. trial, 1 following a jury verdict in favor of the defendant, the State of Rhode Island (state). After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda submitted by the parties, wé conclude that cause has not been shown aiid proceed to decide…