P.R. Laws tit. 10, § 278b-2

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§ 278b-2. Interpretation pursuant to laws of the Commonwealth

The dealer’s contracts referred to in this chapter shall be interpreted pursuant to and ruled by the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other stipulation to the contrary shall be void.

Any stipulation that obligates a dealer to adjust, arbitrate or litigate any controversy that comes up regarding his dealer’s contract outside of Puerto Rico, or under foreign law or rule of law, shall be likewise considered as violating the public policy set forth by this chapter and is therefore null and void.

History —June 24, 1964, No. 75, p. 231, added as § 3B on June 23, 1978, No. 75, p. 251.