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Unemployment Word Count by State

Calculates the total word count of documents related to unemployment in each state, revealing insights into the volume of unemployment-related content by location.

CO Title 8 Word Count

Calculates the total number of words in the content of entries related to 'Title 8' in Colorado, providing insight into the volume of text data available for that specific category and state.

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https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-v/rule-36/rule-36-4/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS›Rule 36 - Summary judgment›Rule 36.4 - Case not fully adjudicated on motion	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS › Rule 36 - Summary judgment › Rule 36.4 - Case not fully adjudicated on motion	If on motion under this rule judgment is not rendered upon the whole case or for all the relief asked and a trial is necessary, the court, by examining the pleadings and the evidence before it and by listening to counsel’s contentions in a hearing shall ascertain what material facts exist without substantial controversy and what material facts are actually and in good faith controverted. Upon issuing its decision, the court shall make an order specifying the facts that appear without substantial controversy, including the extent to which the amount of damages or other relief is not in controversy, and directing such further proceedings in the action as are just. Upon the trial of the action, the facts so specified shall be deemed established, and the trial shall be conducted accordingly.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-v/rule-36/rule-36-5/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS›Rule 36 - Summary judgment›Rule 36.5 - Form of affidavits; further testimony	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS › Rule 36 - Summary judgment › Rule 36.5 - Form of affidavits; further testimony	Affidavits supporting and opposing the motion shall be made on personal knowledge. They shall set forth such facts as would be admissible in evidence, and shall show affirmatively that the affiant is competent to testify to the matters stated therein. Sworn or certified copies of all papers or parts thereof referred to in an affidavit shall be attached thereto or served therewith. The court may permit affidavits to be supplemented or opposed by depositions or further affidavits. When a motion for summary judgment is made and supported as provided in this Rule 36, the adverse party may not rest upon the mere allegations or denials of his pleadings, but his response must be as detailed and specific as the moving party’s would have been, and must set forth such facts pertinent to the controversy as show that there is a genuine issue for trial. If he does not so respond, summary judgment, if appropriate, shall be entered against him.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-v/rule-36/rule-36-6/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS›Rule 36 - Summary judgment›Rule 36.6 - When affidavits are unavailable	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS › Rule 36 - Summary judgment › Rule 36.6 - When affidavits are unavailable	Should it appear from the affidavits of a party opposing the motion that he cannot for reasons stated present by affidavit facts essential to justify his opposition, tile court may refuse the application for judgment or may order a continuance to permit affidavits to be obtained or depositions to be taken or discovery be had, or may make such order as is just.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-v/rule-36/rule-36-7/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS›Rule 36 - Summary judgment›Rule 36.7 - Affidavits made in bad faith	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS › Rule 36 - Summary judgment › Rule 36.7 - Affidavits made in bad faith	Should it appear to the satisfaction of the court that any of the affidavits presented are presented in bad faith or solely for the purpose of delay, the court shall forthwith order the party employing them to pay to the other party the amount of reasonable expenses which the filing of the affidavits caused him to incur, including reasonable attorney’s fees, and any offending party or attorney may be adjudged guilty of contempt.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-v/rule-37/rule-37-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS›Rule 37 - Pretrial conference›Rule 37.1 - Conference	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS › Rule 37 - Pretrial conference › Rule 37.1 - Conference	In any action the court may in its discretion direct the attorneys for the parties to appear before it for a conference to consider: (a) The simplification of the issues; (b) The necessity or desirability of amending the pleadings; (c) The possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (d) The disclosure of the identity of the witnesses which they propose to use at the trial and the limitation of the number of expert witnesses; (e) The advisability of a preliminary reference of issues to a master for findings of fact; (f) Such other measures as may aid in the prompt disposition of the action. The court shall make an order which recites the action taken at the conference, the amendments allowed to the pleadings, and the agreements made by the parties as to any of the matters considered, and which limits the issues for trial to those not disposed of by admissions or agreements of counsel; and such order, when entered, controls the subsequent course of the action unless modified at the trial to prevent manifest injustice. The clerk shall serve the appropriate notice upon the parties at least thirty (30) days prior to the date set for the conference, except where the court upon a showing of unusual circumstances which preclude the conference to be held at such time, or upon motion by a party, orders that it be held at any other time prior to the trial.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-v/rule-37/rule-37-2/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS›Rule 37 - Pretrial conference›Rule 37.2 - Conference of attorneys	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS › Rule 37 - Pretrial conference › Rule 37.2 - Conference of attorneys	In cases set for a pretrial conference, the attorneys for both parties shall meet informally at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the conference, for the following purposes: (1) To set forth in writing the controverted as well as the noncontroverted facts. (2) To exchange lists of potential witnesses in accordance with the discovery obtained. (3) To decide the designation of an expert witness appointed by the court and stipulate in writing the qualifications of all expert witnesses for both parties. (4) To examine and mark all exhibits which the parties intend to present at the trial, reach an agreement as to their genuineness and admissibility, and, in case of disagreement, to specify the reasons therefor. (5) To examine and prepare a list of the depositions to be presented in evidence at the trial pursuant to law. If any party objects to the admissibility of any portion of the deposition, he shall identify it and explain the reasons for objection. (6) To simplify the issues for trial. (7) To discuss a possible settlement of the case. (8) To consider any other of the measures contemplated in Rule 37.1. At least five (5) days prior to the date set for the conference, the attorneys for both parties shall submit to the office of the clerk of the trial court in which the action is pending a draft of the pretrial conference order with as many copies thereof as are necessary in order to serve notice on all parties.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-v/rule-37/rule-37-3/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS›Rule 37 - Pretrial conference›Rule 37.3 - Penalties	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › PART V - PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS › Rule 37 - Pretrial conference › Rule 37.3 - Penalties	If a party fails to appear, refuses participation, or appears without being duly prepared at a pretrial conference or at a conference of attorneys, or fails to comply with any order of the court, the court may dismiss the complaint, strike the pleadings of the defendant, order the payment of costs and attorney’s fees, or make such other order as is just.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-38/rule-38-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 38 - Consolidation; separate trials›Rule 38.1 - Consolidation	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 38 - Consolidation; separate trials › Rule 38.1 - Consolidation	When actions involving a common question of law or of fact are pending before the court, it may order a joint hearing or trial of any or all the matters in issue in the actions; it may order all the actions consolidated; and to this effect it may make such orders as may tend to avoid unnecessary costs or delay.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-38/rule-38-2/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 38 - Consolidation; separate trials›Rule 38.2 - Separate trials	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 38 - Consolidation; separate trials › Rule 38.2 - Separate trials	The court, in furtherance of convenience or to avoid prejudice, or when separate trials will be conducive to expedition and economy, may order a separate trial of any claim, cross-claim, counterclaim or third-party claim, or of any separate issue, and may render judgment pursuant to the provisions of Rule 44.3.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-39/rule-39-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 39 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of actions (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 39.1 - Voluntary dismissal	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 39 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of actions (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 39.1 - Voluntary dismissal	(a) By plaintiff; by stipulation. — Subject to the provisions of Rule 20.5, an action may be dismissed by the plaintiff without order of the court: (1) By filing a notice of dismissal at any time before service by the adverse party of an answer or of a motion for summary judgment, whichever first occurs, or (2) by filing a stipulation of dismissal signed by all parties who have appeared in the action. Unless otherwise stated in the notice of dismissal or stipulation, the dismissal is without prejudice, except that a notice of dismissal operates as an adjudication upon the merits when filed by a plaintiff who has once dismissed in the General Court of Justice or in any court of the United States or of any state an action based on or including the same claim. (b) By order of court. — Except as provided by Rule 39.1(a), an action shall not be dismissed at the plaintiff’s instance except upon order of the court and upon such terms and conditions as the court deems proper. Unless otherwise specified in the order, a dismissal under this subsection is without prejudice.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-39/rule-39-2/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 39 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of actions (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule § 39.2 - Involuntary dismissal	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 39 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of actions (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule § 39.2 - Involuntary dismissal	(a) Where the plaintiff fails to comply with these rules or with any order of the court, the court, on its own motion or on motion of a defendant, may dismiss an action or any claim against him or order that the allegations be eliminated, as the case may be. In the case of a first failure to comply, the severe sanction of dismissal of the claim or elimination of the allegations shall only be in order after the court has first notified the counsel of the party in question and the opportunity to respond has been given thereto. If the counsel of the party does not respond to the notice, the court shall proceed to impose sanctions on the counsel of the party and the party shall be notified of the situation directly. After the party has been duly notified or advised of the situation and its consequences, if the same is not corrected, the court may order the dismissal of the complaint or the elimination of the allegations. The court shall grant a reasonable term to the party to correct the situation, which in no case shall be less than thirty (30) days, unless the circumstances of the case justify that the term be reduced. (b) Whenever a civil action shall have been pending in any court for six (6) months without any required proceeding having been taken therein, the administrative judge shall order dismissal thereof unless failure to prosecute is reasonably accounted for. For the purposes of this rule, motions to stay, for transfer of hearing, or for extensions of time shall not be considered a proceeding taken. In every case the administrative judge shall issue an order requiring the parties to state in writing, within the term of ten (10) days after service of notice by the clerk, the reasons why the action should not be dismissed. (c) After the plaintiff has completed the presentation of his evidence, the defendant, without waiving his right to offer evidence in the event the motion is not granted, may move for dismissal on the ground that under the proved facts and the law the plaintiff has shown no right to relief. The court as trier of the facts may then determine them and render judgment against the plaintiff or may decline to render any judgment until the close of all the evidence. Unless the court in its order for dismissal otherwise specifies, a dismissal under this Rule 39.2, and any dismissal other than a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction or for failure to join an indispensable party, operates as an adjudication upon the merits. History —Amended Aug. 4, 1979, No. 197, p. 575, § 1; Sept. 29, 2004, No. 493, § 1.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-39/rule-39-3/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 39 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of actions (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule § 39.3 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party claim	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 39 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of actions (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule § 39.3 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party claim	The provisions of this rule apply to the voluntary dismissal and to the dismissal of any counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party claim. A voluntary dismissal by the claimant alone pursuant to Rule 39.1(a) shall be made before a responsive pleading is served, or, if there is none, before the introduction of evidence at the trial.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-39/rule-39-4/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 39 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of actions (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule § 39.4 - Costs or attorney’s fees of previously dismissed actions	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 39 - Voluntary dismissal and dismissal of actions (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule § 39.4 - Costs or attorney’s fees of previously dismissed actions	If a plaintiff who has once dismissed an action commences another based upon or including the same claim against the same defendant, the court may make such order for the payment of costs or attorney’s fees of the action previously dismissed as it may deem proper and may stay the proceedings in the new action until the plaintiff has complied with the order.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.1 - For appearance of witnesses; form and issue	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.1 - For appearance of witnesses; form and issue	Every subpoena shall be issued by the clerk under his hand and with seal of the court, specifying the part of the court, the title and the number of the action, and shall compel each person to whom it is addressed to appear and give testimony on the date, time and place specified therein. In the case of a subpoena for the production of documentary evidence, the clerk shall issue a subpoena like the one described above, but with a blank space. The party requesting it shall fill it in before service specifying the documentary evidence requested. History —Amended on Dec. 25, 1995, No. 249, § 10, eff. May 1, 1996.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-2/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.2 - For production of documentary evidence	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.2 - For production of documentary evidence	A subpoena may also command the person to whom it is directed to produce the books, papers, documents or tangible things designated therein; but the court, upon motion made promptly and in any event at or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance therewith, may: (1) Quash or modify the subpoena if it is unreasonable and oppressive or (2) condition denial of the motion upon the advancement by the person in whose behalf the subpoena is issued of the reasonable cost of producing the books, papers, documents or tangible things. History —Amended Aug. 4, 1979, No. 197, p. 575, § 1, eff. Aug. 20, 1979.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-3/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.3 - Service	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.3 - Service	A subpoena may be served by the marshal, or by any other person not less than eighteen (18) years of age, who can read and write, and who is not a party or attorney for a party, and who has no interest in the action. Service of a subpoena upon a person named therein shall be made by delivering it to such person or pursuant to the provisions of Rule 4.4 regarding personal service of summons and by tendering to him the fees for attendance and mileage pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the Administrative Director of the Courts. When the subpoena is issued on behalf of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or an officer or agency thereof, the fees for attendance and mileage need not be tendered.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-4/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.4 - Subpoena for taking depositions; place of examination	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.4 - Subpoena for taking depositions; place of examination	(a) Proof of service of a notice to take a deposition as provided in Rules 27.2 and 28.1 constitutes a sufficient authorization for the issuance by the clerk of the part of the court of the place in which the deposition is to be taken, of subpoenas for the persons named or described therein. The subpoena may command the person to whom it is directed to produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, papers, documents or tangible things which constitute or contain matters within the scope of the examination permitted by Rule 23.1, in which event the subpoena will be subject to the provisions of Rule 23.2 and Rule 40.2. The person to whom the subpoena is directed may, within ten (10) days after the service thereof or on or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance if such time is less than ten (10) days after service, serve upon the attorney designated in the subpoena written objection to inspection or copying of any or all of the designated materials. If objection is raised, the party serving the subpoena shall not be entitled to inspect and copy the materials except pursuant to an order of the court from which the subpoena was issued. The party serving the subpoena may move, upon notice to the deponent, for an order at any time before or during the taking of the deposition. (b) A resident whose deposition is to be taken may be required to attend an examination only in the place wherein he resides or is employed or transacts his business in person, or at such other convenient place as is fixed by an order of the court. A nonresident may be required to attend only in the place wherein he is served with a subpoena, or at such other convenient place as is fixed by an order of the court.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-5/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.5 - Place of service	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.5 - Place of service	At the request of any party, subpoenas for attendance at a hearing or trial shall be issued by the clerk of the court. A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness at a hearing or trial may be served at any place within Puerto Rico. If the witness who is to be served with a subpoena is a resident of or is domiciled in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, but is in a foreign country at the moment of service, subpoena shall be served pursuant to Rule 4.5, but the pertinent documents shall be sent to him pursuant to Rules 40.1 and 40.2.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-6/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.6 - Subpoena unnecessary	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.6 - Subpoena unnecessary	A person present in court or before a judicial officer may be required to testify in the same manner as if he were in attendance upon a subpoena.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-7/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.7 - Concealment of witness	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.7 - Concealment of witness	If a witness goes into hiding so as to evade service of a subpoena upon him, the court may, upon proof by affidavit of the concealment of the witness and of the relevancy of his testimony, make an order directing that subpoena be served by the marshal, who must serve it accordingly, and, for that purpose, may search any building or property where the witness may be hiding.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-8/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.8 - Subpoena of persons confined in prison	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.8 - Subpoena of persons confined in prison	The court, upon verified petition as to the relevancy of the desired testimony, may order the issuance of a subpoena requiring attendance of a person confined in prison for the purpose of testifying at a trial, hearing or deposition.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-40/rule-40-9/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 40 - Subpoena›Rule 40.9 - Contempt	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 40 - Subpoena › Rule 40.9 - Contempt	Failure to obey, without just cause, a duly served subpoena may be regarded as a contempt of court.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-41/rule-41-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 41 - Masters›Rule 41.1 - Appointment and compensation	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 41 - Masters › Rule 41.1 - Appointment and compensation	The court in which any action or proceeding is pending may appoint a special master therein. As used in these rules, the word “master” includes a referee, an auditor and an examiner. The compensation to be allowed to a master shall be fixed by the court, and shall be charged upon such of the parties as the court may order, or paid out of any fund or property involved in the action, which is in the custody and control of the court, as the court may direct. The master shall not retain his report as security for his compensation, but when the party ordered to pay the compensation allowed by the court does not pay it after notice and within the time prescribed by the court, the master is entitled to a writ of execution against such a party. Also, if a party without just cause refuses to comply with the order to pay the master’s compensation, the court may impose penalties in accordance with Rule 34.2.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-41/rule-41-2/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 41 - Masters›Rule 41.2 - Reference	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 41 - Masters › Rule 41.2 - Reference	The Supreme Court may refer a matter to a master in any case or proceeding. A reference to a master in the Court of First Instance shall be the exception and not the rule. No case shall be referred to a master, save in actions involving matters of accounts and of difficult computation of damages or cases involving highly technical matters or matters requiring expertise.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-41/rule-41-3/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 41 - Masters›Rule 41.3 - Powers	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 41 - Masters › Rule 41.3 - Powers	The order of reference to the master may specify or limit his powers and may direct him to report only upon particular issues, or to do or perform particular acts, or to receive and report evidence only and may fix a reasonable time for the filing of the master’s report. Subject to the specifications and limitations stated in the order, the master has and shall exercise the power to regulate all proceedings in every hearing before him and to do all acts and take measures necessary or proper for the efficient performance of his duties under the order. He may require the production before him of evidence upon all matters embraced in the reference, including the production of all books, papers, vouchers, documents and writings applicable thereto. He may rule upon the admissibility of evidence unless otherwise directed by the order of reference, and shall have the authority to put witnesses on oath and may himself examine them and may call the parties to the action and examine them upon oath. When a party so requests, the master shall make a record of the evidence offered and excluded in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as provided in the Rules of Evidence.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-41/rule-41-4/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 41 - Masters›Rule 41.4 - Proceedings	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 41 - Masters › Rule 41.4 - Proceedings	(a) Meetings. — When a reference is made, the clerk shall forthwith furnish the master with a copy of the order of reference. Upon receipt thereof, unless the order of reference otherwise provides, the master shall forthwith notify the parties or their attorneys of the time and place of the first meeting to be held within twenty (20) days after the date of the order of the court. It shall be the duty of the master to proceed with all reasonable diligence. Any party, on notice to the other parties and master, may apply to the court for an order requiring the master to expedite the proceedings and to submit his report. If a party fails to appear at the time and place appointed, the master may proceed ex parte or, in his discretion, adjourn the proceedings to a future day, giving notice to the absent party of the adjournment. (b) Witnesses. — The parties may procure the attendance of witnesses before the master by the issuance and service of subpoenas as provided in Rule 40. If a witness fails to appear or give evidence, without adequate excuse, he may be punished for contempt and be subjected to the consequences, penalties and remedies provided in Rules 34 and 40. (c) Statement of accounts. — When matters of accounts are in issue before the master, he may prescribe the form in which the accounts shall be submitted and in any proper case may require or receive in evidence a statement by a public accountant or a certified public accountant who is called as a witness. Upon objection of a party to any of the items thus submitted or upon a showing that the form of statement is insufficient, the master may require a different form of statement to be furnished, or the account or specific items thereof to be proved by oral examination or upon written interrogatories or in such other manner as he directs.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-41/rule-41-5/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 41 - Masters›Rule 41.5 - Report	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 41 - Masters › Rule 41.5 - Report	(a) Contents and filing. — The master shall prepare a report upon all matters submitted to him by the order of the court and, if required to make findings of fact and conclusions of law, he shall set them forth in the report, which he shall file with the clerk of the court on the date specified in the order of reference pursuant to Rule 41.3; and, unless otherwise directed, he shall file with it a statement of the proceedings, a summary of the evidence and the original exhibits. The clerk shall forthwith serve notice of the filing upon all parties. (b) Approval. — In all cases the court shall accept the findings of fact of the master, unless clearly erroneous. Within ten (10) days after being served with notice of the filing of the report, any party may serve written objections thereto upon the other parties. Application to the court for action upon the report and upon the objections thereto shall be made by motion and upon notice, as prescribed in Rule 67. After hearing the parties the court may adopt, modify or reject the report in whole or in part, or receive further evidence, or return it with instructions. (c) Stipulations as to findings of fact. — The effect of a master’s report is the same whether or not the parties have consented to the reference; but, when the parties stipulate that a master’s findings of fact shall be final, only questions of law arising from the report shall thereafter be considered. (d) Draft report. — Before filing his report, a master may submit a draft thereof to counsel for all parties for the purpose of receiving their suggestions. History —Amended Aug. 4, 1979, No. 197, p. 575, § 1, eff. Aug. 20, 1979.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-41/rule-41-6/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 41 - Masters›Rule 41.6 - Panel for medical or hospital malpractice cases	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 41 - Masters › Rule 41.6 - Panel for medical or hospital malpractice cases	In any civil action arising from a claim for damages for negligence or carelessness due to medical or hospital malpractice involving a surgeon, health professional and/or health care organization related to a highly technical or specialized subject, the judge of the Court of First Instance shall appoint a panel composed of a judge appointed by the Administrative Judge, who shall not be the one to finally adjudicate the controversy, or at his discretion, may appoint one (1) attorney that would substitute him and preside [over] the panel, and two (2) duly licensed physicians, one recommended by the plaintiff and the other by the defendant. The panel shall render a report to the court with its findings on the technical aspects of the claim presented, strictly limited to examining the medical and hospital issues presented to determine if, from their expert point of view, there exists prima facie malpractice. The judge shall appoint the panel after having received a special report from the plaintiff within sixty (60) days after the date the complaint was filed, and from the defendant, within sixty (60) days after the date the complaint was served. The judge shall issue pertinent orders so that the parties may have access to all the necessary documentation in order to present said reports and may modify the terms provided herein in order to effectively deliver said documents. The judge shall have the discretion to retain and act upon the cases that in his judgment should not be handled by the panel for considering that the controversy is not highly specialized or understanding that designating a panel would not contribute to an expedite[d] proceeding of the case. In addition, the panel shall be discharged in any case in which one of the parties certifies to the judge that, it is financially unable to assume the costs of the panel, unless one of the parties in the case accepts to assume the costs of the case. Once the parties have received the report, any one of them may question the same and the judge shall have discretion to reject or accept its conclusions. History —Dec. 19, 2002, No. 283, § 1, eff. 60 days after Dec. 19, 2002.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-42/rule-42-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 42 - Ex parte and ad perpetuam rei memoriam proceedings›Rule 42.1 - In general	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 42 - Ex parte and ad perpetuam rei memoriam proceedings › Rule 42.1 - In general	The court, provided that it has jurisdiction over the matter, is empowered to entertain ex parte proceedings, which are those proceedings in which the intervention of the judge is requested or is necessary and there is no actual litigation, or no issue is raised between known and specific parties.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vi/rule-42/rule-42-2/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Rule 42 - Ex parte and ad perpetuam rei memoriam proceedings›Rule 42.2 - Ad perpetuam rei memoriam proceedings	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VI - TRIALS (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Rule 42 - Ex parte and ad perpetuam rei memoriam proceedings › Rule 42.2 - Ad perpetuam rei memoriam proceedings	An ex parte proceeding may be brought before a court for the purpose of establishing and perpetuating a fact, provided said fact is not at that time an issue in any legal action and is not injurious to a certain and determinate person.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-43/rule-43-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 43 - Judgment›Rule 43.1 - Judgment; what it includes	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 43 - Judgment › Rule 43.1 - Judgment; what it includes	As used in these rules, the term “judgment” includes any determination of the Court of First Instance that finally resolves the matter under litigation which may be appealed. The term “judgment” when issued by a court of appeals, refers to the official decision of that court concerning the appeal brought before it or concerning the discretionary remedy through which the court of appeals has issued the requested ruling. The final determination of the Court of Appeals when the latter, at its discretion, denies the requested ruling, is denominated as a “decision”. The final determination of the court of appeals when the latter dismisses for any reason, or files an abandonment of appeal shall be known as “judgment”. History —Amended on Dec. 25, 1995, No. 249, § 11; Aug. 12, 1997, No. 74, § 1.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-43/rule-43-2/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 43 - Judgment›Rule 43.2 - Recital of facts found and conclusions of law	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 43 - Judgment › Rule 43.2 - Recital of facts found and conclusions of law	In all actions the court shall specify the facts found and state separately its conclusions of law thereon and direct the entry of the appropriate judgment; and in granting or refusing interlocutory injunctions the court shall similarly set forth the findings of fact and conclusions of law which constitute the grounds of its decision. Findings of fact based on oral evidence shall not be set aside unless clearly erroneous, and due regard shall be given to the opportunity of the trial court to pass upon the credibility of the witnesses. The findings of a master, to the extent that the court adopts them, shall be considered as the court’s findings of fact. Findings of fact and conclusions of law need not be specified: (a) On decisions on motions under Rule 10 or 36, or any other motion except as provided by Rule 39.2; (b) in default cases; (c) by stipulation of the parties; (d) when the court so decides in view of the nature of the cause of action or of the remedy granted by the judgment.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-43/rule-43-3/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 43 - Judgment›Rule 43.3 - Amendments or initial or additional determinations	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 43 - Judgment › Rule 43.3 - Amendments or initial or additional determinations	It shall not be necessary to request that findings of facts be consigned for the purposes of an appeal, but upon the motion of a part[y], filed not later than ten (10) days after a copy of the notice of the judgment is filed in the record of the case, the court make take the corresponding initial findings of facts or conclusions of law, if they were not made because they were not necessary, pursuant to Rule 43.2, or may amend or make additional determinations, and may amend the judgment accordingly. The motion may be joined with a motion to reconsider or for a new trial, pursuant to Rules 47 and 48, respectively. In any case, the sufficiency of the evidence to support the findings may be raised subsequently, even though the party raising the issue has not objected to them in the lower court, or has not filed a motion to amend them, or has not filed for a judgment. The motion for additional findings of facts shall be notified to the other parties in the case within the same ten (10) days established by this rule to file it in court. The term to notify shall be of strict compliance. History —Amended on Dec. 25, 1995, No. 249, § 12; Nov. 16, 2002, No. 267, § 1.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-43/rule-43-4/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 43 - Judgment›Rule 43.4 - Interruption of term to request post-trial remedies	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 43 - Judgment › Rule 43.4 - Interruption of term to request post-trial remedies	When any of the parties moves the court to amend its findings or to make initial or additional findings, the terms provided by Rules 47, 48 and 53 shall be interrupted for all the parties. Said terms shall start running again as soon as copy of the notice of the findings and conclusions requested are entered in the record.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-43/rule-43-5/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 43 - Judgment›Rule 43.5 - Judgments on claims or multiple parties	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 43 - Judgment › Rule 43.5 - Judgments on claims or multiple parties	When a suit comprises more than one claim, whether by suit, reconvention, suit against a co-party or suit against third parties or in which multiple parties appear, the court may issue a final judgment with regard to one or more claims, or parties without disposing of the total suit, provided that it expressly concludes that there is no reason to postpone the pronouncing of judgment on such claims or parties, until the final decision of the suit and provided that it is expressly directed for total judgment of record to be entered. When said conclusion and express order is reached, the partial judgment issued shall be final for all purposes with regard to the controversy adjudicated thereby, and once it is registered and a copy of its notice is filed in the case it shall be effective with regard to the terms provided in Rules 47, 48 and 53. Lacking said conclusion and express order, any order or any other type of decision, regardless of how it is denominated, which adjudicates less than the total number of claims, or the rights and obligations of less than the total of the parties, the suit shall not terminate with regard to any of the claims or parties, and the order or other type of decision shall be subject to reconsideration by the issuing court at any time prior to entering the judgment of record, adjudicating all the claims, and the rights and obligations of the parties. History —Amended on Dec. 10, 1999, No. 338, § 1.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-43/rule-43-6/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 43 - Judgment›Rule 43.6 - Granting of relief	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 43 - Judgment › Rule 43.6 - Granting of relief	Every judgment shall grant the relief to which the party in whose favor it is rendered is entitled, even if the party has not demanded such relief in his pleading; however, a judgment by default shall not be different in kind nor exceed the amount prayed for in the demand for judgment.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-44/rule-44-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 44 - Costs; attorney’s fees; legal interest›Rule 44.1 - Costs and attorney’s fees	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 44 - Costs; attorney’s fees; legal interest › Rule 44.1 - Costs and attorney’s fees	(a) To whom awarded. — Costs shall be allowed to the prevailing party, except when otherwise directed by law or by these rules. The costs which may be allowed by the court are those expenses necessarily incurred in prosecuting an action or proceeding which, according to law or to the discretion of the court, one of the parties should reimburse to the other. (b) Within the term of ten (10) days after a copy of the service of the judgment is filed in the record of the case, the party claiming costs shall file with the court and serve upon the adversary party, a list or memorandum of all necessary expense and disbursement items incurred during the action or proceeding. The memorandum of costs shall be filed under oath, and shall state that to the claimant’s or his attorney’s best knowledge and belief the expense items included are correct, and that all the disbursements were needed for the handling of the action or proceeding. If there is no objection, the court shall approve the memorandum of costs, and may eliminate any item deemed inappropriate, after granting the applicant the opportunity to justify the same. Any party who disagrees with the costs thus claimed may object to the same, in whole or in part, within a term of ten (10) days from the day the memorandum of costs is served. The court, after considering both parties’ position, shall resolve the objection. The decision of the Court of First Instance may be reviewed by the Circuit Court of Appeals through a certiorari to be issued at its discretion, and not otherwise. The review of the decision shall be handled jointly with any other recourse that has been filed against the judgment, and if no recourse has been filed the decision on the costs may be appealed. (c) On Appeal. — The party in whose behalf judgment is rendered on appeal, shall file a statement or memorandum of all the expense items and the necessary disbursements incurred for the processing of the appeal with the Court of First Instance that decided the case initially, and shall serve it upon the opposing party, within the jurisdictional term of ten (10) days after the remand, and pursuant to the criteria established in subsection (b) above, The memorandum of costs shall be filed under oath, and the objections shall be delineated and decided pursuant to Rule 44.1(b). The resolution issued by the Court of First Instance may be reviewed as provided in subsection (b). The resolution issued by the Circuit Court of Appeals may be reviewed through a certiorari before the Supreme Court. (d) Attorney’s Fees. — In the event any party or its lawyer has acted obstinately or frivolously, the court shall, in its judgment, impose on such person the payment of a sum for attorney’s fees which the court decides corresponds to such conduct. History —Amended on Dec. 30, 1986, No. 2, p. 859; Dec. 25, 1995, No. 249, § 13, eff. May 1, 1996.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-44/rule-44-2/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 44 - Costs; attorney’s fees; legal interest›Rule 44.2 - Interlocutory costs and penalties upon the parties	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 44 - Costs; attorney’s fees; legal interest › Rule 44.2 - Interlocutory costs and penalties upon the parties	The court may impose interlocutory costs on the parties and monetary sanctions in every case and in any stage on one of the parties or its legal representatives for delay, inaction, abandonment, obstruction, or lack of diligence in prejudice of the sound administration of justice. The payment of such fees shall be made electronically or by any other means or instrument adopted by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury. The amounts collected on account of monetary sanctions imposed on the parties or their attorneys shall be deposited in the Special Fund of the Judicial Branch created under § 1482e of this title, to be used in the manner and for the purposes established therein. History —July 30, 2009, No. 47, § 13, eff. July 1, 2010.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-44/rule-44-3/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 44 - Costs; attorney’s fees; legal interest›Rule 44.3 - Legal interest	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 44 - Costs; attorney’s fees; legal interest › Rule 44.3 - Legal interest	(a) Interest, at the rate fixed by regulation by the Finance Board of the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions in effect when judgment is pronounced, shall be included in every judgment ordering the payment of money, to be computed on the amount of the judgment from the date it was pronounced and until paid up, including costs and attorney’s fees. The interest rate shall be stated in the judgment. The Board shall periodically fix and review the interest rate on judgments, taking into consideration the market’s fluctuations, with the objective of discouraging the filing of frivolous claims, avoiding unreasonable delay in compliance with the existing obligations and stimulating the payment of judgments as soon as possible. (b) Except when the defendant is the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, its municipalities, agencies, instrumentalities or officers acting in their official capacity, the court will also impose on the party that has acted rashly the payment of interest at the rate fixed by the Board by virtue of the previous subsection which is in effect at the moment the judgment is pronounced, from the time the cause of action arises in every case of collection of money and from the time the claim is filed in actions for damages until the date judgment is pronounced, to be computed on the amount of the judgment. The interest rate shall be stated in the judgment. History —Amended on July 6, 1985, No. 82, p. 265, § 1; July 11, 1988, No. 78, p. 333, § 1.
https://law.justia.com/codes/puerto-rico/title-thirty-two-appendix/appendix-iii/part-vii/rule-45/rule-45-1/	PR	Justia›US Law›US Codes and Statutes›Laws of Puerto Rico›2023 Laws of Puerto Rico›TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4)›Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4)›Part VII - JUDGMENTS›Rule 45 - Default›Rule 45.1 - Entry	2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE THIRTY-TWO Appendix (§§ 1 — 39.4) › Appendix III - Rules of Civil Procedure for the General Court of Justice, 1979 (§§ 39.2 — 39.4) › Part VII - JUDGMENTS › Rule 45 - Default › Rule 45.1 - Entry	When a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by these rules and that fact is made to appear by affidavit or otherwise, the clerk shall enter his default. The court of its own initiative or upon motion of party may enter default against any of the parties pursuant to Rule 34.2(b)(3). Said entry shall have the effect of admitting the averments set forth in the affirmative defenses, subject to the provisions of Rule 45.2(b). Failure to enter default shall not affect the validity of a judgment by default.