Matos v. Alonso Hermanos, 300 U.S. 429 (1937)

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Matos v. Alonso Hermanos


No. 227


Argued March 2, 1937
Decided March 29, 1937
300 U.S. 429

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIRST CIRCUIT

Syllabus

Upon review of a judgment of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, in a case controlled by the construction and application of local laws of redhibition and prescription, the Circuit Court of Appeals should follow the decision unless there be a sense of clear error committed. P. 432.

81 F.2d 930 reversed.

Certiorari, 299 U.S. 527, to review a judgment reversing a judgment of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, which had reversed a judgment of the trial court and directed dismissal of the complaint in an action by a purchaser of cattle to have the sale annulled and to recover the purchase money.