De Vane v. United States

ORDER

CANCIO, District Judge.

This case is now before the Court on a motion by defendant, Puerto Rico Water Resources Authority, requesting the dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint on the ground that, on its face, the cause of action pursued is barred by the provisions of Article 1868 1 of the Civil Code of Puerto Rico, 31 L.P.R.A. § 5298, since the facts of the accident alleged and set forth occurred on July 5, 1964, and the complaint was filed on May 26, 1966, that is, almost two years later, the statute of limitations being for one year.

Plaintiff has also requested from this Court the…