Successors of Abarca, Ltd. v. Nones

Mb. Oitief Justice Del Tobo

delivered the opinion of'the court.

Successors of Abarca brought an action against Adolfo Nones to recover a debt of $3,747.37. In his answer the defendant alleged as a first defense that there was pending in the District Court of Ponce another action between the same parties for the same amount. He also filed a counterclaim against the plaintiffs for the sum of $7,775 as damages.

When the case was called for trial both parties announced that they were ready. The evidence was examined and the court rendered judgment sustaining the complaint and dismissing the…