§ 9-31-3. Limitation of damages--Cities, towns, and fire districts

9-31-3. Limitation of damages--Cities, towns, and fire districts

In any tort action against any city or town or any fire district, any damages recovered therein shall not exceed the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); provided, however, that in all instances in which the city or town or fire district was engaged in a proprietary function in the commission of the tort, the limitation of damages set forth in this section shall not apply.