Craveiro v. Craveiro

OPINION

This case came before the Court for oral argument on May 9, 2001, pursuant to an order that directed the parties to appear in order to show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues raised by this appeal should be decided at this time. The facts insofar as pertinent to this appeal are as follows.

In 1973, plaintiff, Maria Craveiro (plaintiff), and defendant, Aurelio Craveiro (defendant), were…