Legal Opinion
Reyes v. Banco Santander De P.R., N.A.
District Court, D. Puerto Rico
Decided April 9, 1984No. Civ. 82-1288 HLPublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
LAFFITTE, District Judge.
Following a jury verdict for plaintiffs in the sum of $400,000, plaintiffs applied for attorneys fees, costs, and prejudgment interest. The Laws of Puerto Rico provide for such costs and interest in some circumstances. Rule 44.1(d), 32 LPRA, App. Ill, R. 44.1(d), provides:
“Where a party has been obstinate, the court shall in its judgment impose on such person the payment of a sum for attorneys fees.”
Rule 44.3, 32 LPRA, App. Ill, R. 44.3, provides in its pertinent part as follows:
“... the court may impose on an obstinate party the payment of legal…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Pan American World Airways, Inc. v. Gicerio Ramos, Etc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1966
- Jose Virella Rivera v. Rederi A/b Nordstjernan, and Third Party v. International Shipping Agency, Inc., Third Party (Two Cases)Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1972
- La Playa Santa Marina, Inc. v. The Chris-Craft Corporation, La Playa Santa Marina, Inc. v. The Chris-Craft CorporationCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1979
- Felix v. Victory Carriers, Inc.District Court, D. Puerto Rico · 1972
- Midrose Foods, Inc. v. Victor J. RomanCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1972
3Cited by39 opinions
- Paul S. Dopp v. Jay Pritzker, Paul S. Dopp v. Jay PritzkerCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1994
- Correa v. Cruisers, a Division of KCS International, Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2002
- IOM CORP. v. Brown Forman Corp.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2010
- Riofrio Anda v. Ralston Purina Co.District Court, D. Puerto Rico · 1991
- Dopp v. HTP Corp.District Court, D. Puerto Rico · 1991
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