Marques v. Napolitano

OPINION

This case came before a three-judge panel of this court pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why this case should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the parties’ memoranda, we perceive that cause has not been shown. Accordingly, we shall decide the issue raised by the parties at this time. The facts insofar as pertinent to this appeal are as follows.

On April 19, 1991, plaintiff Maureen Marques (Marques) was injured while walking on the sidewalk bordering South Main Street in the city of Providence (city).…