Read the case Selwyn v. Ward, 879 A.2d 882 (R.I. 2005). The court provides the general rule regarding the law as well as the specific rule regarding the issue. Without quoting from the text, what is the general rule? What is the specific rule? Remember to keep it simple and short. No more than fifty words.

Citation: Selwyn v. Ward, 879 A.2d 882 (R.I. 2005)

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