Successors of L. Villamil & Co. v. Merced
Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
Appeal from the District Court of San Juan, Section 1, in a Proceeding to Open Default in an Action of Debt. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Justice del Toro
delivered the opinion of the court.
Successors of L. Villamil & Company brought ah action of debt in the District Court of San Juan, Section 1, against Casto Merced and José Salgado. After being summoned the defendants asked for and obtained an extension of time of ten days for filing their pleadings. The extension expired on May 18, 1916. On May 19, 1916, the plaintiffs petitioned the secretary of the court to note the default of the defendants and enter judgment against them. On May 22, 1916, the defendants moved the court to open the default. The motion is verified by…
2Cases cited22 opinions
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- Buell v. EmerichCalifornia Supreme Court · 1890
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