Civil cases
Case Management
Civil cases cover a wide variety of legal disputes that are not related to criminal offenses. These cases are brought before the courts when the parties involved are unable to resolve their differences directly and seek a legal solution. Some common examples include:
Collection of money: Disputes related to debts or defaults.
Eviction: Processes for evicting tenants from rented properties.
Property: Conflicts over ownership, use or division of real estate.
Name change: Applications to change a person’s legal name.
Exequatur: Recognition of foreign judgments in Puerto Rico.
These cases are handled under the 2020 Civil Code and other applicable laws. Procedures may vary depending on the nature of the case.