In the absence of a quorum of the supreme court, the justices in attendance may adjourn. In case of the absence of any justice of the superior court from any trial pending before him or her, any other justice of the court may adjourn the trial.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-7-7
Adjournment in absence of quorum or presiding justice
C.P.A. 1905, § 44; G.L. 1909, ch. 275, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 325, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 498, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 8-7-7.
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