Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, 1955

de Jesus v. Waterman Steamship Corp.

de Jesus v. Waterman Steamship Corp.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York · Decided April 14, 1955
285 A.D. 1030; 140 N.Y.S.2d 507; 1955 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 6563
de Jesus v. Waterman Steamship Corp.

Opinion of the Court

This court determines that these cases should be tried in the courts of Puerto Rico, if possible. The accidents involved occurred in Puerto Rico and witnesses would be readily available in that jurisdiction. Defendants have indicated their willingness to appear in the courts of Puerto Rico" and to waive any claim of Statute of Limitations. We hold the appeals in abeyance for sixty days pending proceedings by plaintiffs, on appearance and consent of defendants, to bring suits in the courts of Puerto Rico. Present — Callahan, J. P., Breitel, Bastow, Botein and Rabin, JJ.

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