Berrocal Ferrer v. District Court of Puerto Rico

This case originated in the former Municipal Court of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Section. On appeal, the District Court, Mayagüez Section, held a trial de novo under the Acts *81then in force,1 and entered judgment dismissing the complaint. On July 30, 1952, this Court granted certiorari to review the judgment thus rendered.

The findings of fact of the court a quo, which have not been challenged, are the following:

“1. The plaintiffs, Carlos Berrocal Ferrer and Daniela Sán-chez, are husband and wife, over 21 years of age, and residents of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico; and the defendant, Frank Four-nier, is…