Overview: Bill PC 173 adds a new Rule 57.5 and renumbers the current Rules 57.5, 57.6, and 57.7 as Rules 57.6, 57.7, and 57.8 of the Puerto Rico Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended. It also adds a new subsection (8) to Article 677 of the Civil Procedure Code of 1933, as amended, to establish the criteria that the court must consider before issuing a permanent injunction.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to provide clear and specific criteria for courts to consider when deciding whether to issue a permanent injunction. This change aims to standardize the decision-making process and ensure that permanent injunctions are granted based on well-defined and consistent factors.
Key Provisions:
- Adds a new Rule 57.5 to the Puerto Rico Rules of Civil Procedure to establish the criteria for issuing a permanent injunction
- Renumbers the current Rules 57.5, 57.6, and 57.7 as Rules 57.6, 57.7, and 57.8
- Adds a new subsection (8) to Article 677 of the Civil Procedure Code of 1933 to include the same criteria for issuing a permanent injunction
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary affected parties are the courts and litigants involved in civil proceedings where permanent injunctions are sought. The new criteria will guide the courts' decision-making process and provide more clarity and consistency in the issuance of permanent injunctions.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill has been enacted into law as Law 132-2025, which means it has been approved by the legislative body and signed into law.
