Supreme Court of Rhode Island March 5, 1998, No. 96-651-Appeal (Lombardi v. Sciacca)

OPINION

PER CURIAM.

On January 23,1998, this case came before the Supreme Court pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear and show cause why the issue raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. After examining the parties’ memoranda and hearing their arguments, we perceive no cause and shall therefore proceed to determine the merits of this appeal at this time.