R.I. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 59

(a) Grounds. A new trial may

be granted to all or any of the parties and on all or part of the issues for error of law

occurring at the trial or for any of the reasons for which new trials have heretofore

been granted in the courts of this state. On a motion for a new trial in an action tried

without a jury, the court may open the judgment if one has been entered, take

additional testimony, amend findings of fact and conclusions of law or make new

findings and conclusions, and direct the entry of a new judgment.

(b) Time for Motion. A motion for a new trial shall be served not later than ten

(10) days after the entry of the judgment.

(c) Time for Serving Affidavits. When a motion for new trial is based upon

affidavits they shall be served with the motion. The opposing party has ten (10) days

after such service within which to serve opposing affidavits, which period may be

extended for an additional period not exceeding twenty (20) days either by the court

for good cause shown or by the parties by written stipulation. The court may permit

reply affidavits.

(d) On Initiative of Court. Not later than ten (10) days after entry of judgment

the court of its own initiative may order a new trial for any reason for which it might

have granted a new trial on motion of a party. After giving the parties notice and an

opportunity to be heard on the matter, the court may grant a motion for a new trial,

timely served, for a reason not stated in the motion. In either case, the court shall

specify in the order the grounds therefor.

(e) Motion to Alter or Amend a Judgment. A motion to alter or amend the

judgment shall be served not later than ten (10) days after entry of the judgment.