RIVERA RODRIGUEZ, MARY CARMEN VS COLON MARTINEZ, PEDRO LUIS

Judgment from the Puerto Rico Court of Appeals reviewing an appeal from the Superior Court of Guayama. The appeal was filed by Pedro Colón Martínez challenging a summary judgment granted in favor of Mary Carmen Rivera Rodríguez in a case concerning the liquidation of community property and damages. In the trial court, Colón's default was entered due to his failure to appear and comply with orders, resulting in the elimination of his pleadings. Rivera subsequently requested and obtained summary judgment. The trial court's judgment ordered Colón to return vehicles, pay $7,500 for a sold vehicle, and cover $3,000 in attorney fees. Colón appealed, alleging the trial court erred in granting summary judgment despite factual disputes and using inadmissible evidence. He also argued the default entry and elimination of his pleadings were improper. Rivera opposed the appeal, and the Court of Appeals proceeded to review the case based on the parties' submissions and the record. The judgment outlines the procedural history and the appellant's assigned errors before discussing the legal framework for summary judgment.