Cooperativa De Seguros Multiples De Puerto Rico v. San Juan

ORDER

CANCIO, Chief Judge.

Defendants, in their answer to the amended complaint, asserted certain affirmative defenses among which was one to the effect that punitive damages are not recoverable under the law of Puerto Rico. There is a claim for one million dollars concerning punitive damages in the complaint.

The plaintiff filed, on June 24, 1968, a motion to strike the affirmative defenses. A hearing was held in connection therewith and briefs have been filed by the parties discussing their respective contentions.

The court is fully advised of the arguments of the parties and concludes that…