P.R. Laws tit. 32, § 3121
Where defendant files his answer to the complaint in the manner and within the term provided in § 3120 of this title, the hearing shall be held irrespective of calendar, at the instance of complainant, upon notice to defendant.
Where defendant shall fail to file his answer to the complaint in the manner and within the term provided in § 3120 of this title, the judge shall render judgment against defendant, at the instance of complainant, granting the remedy sought. In such case, the judgment shall be final and no appeal may be taken therefrom; Provided, however, That defendant may, within the ten (10) days following the service of notice of the judgment, appeal from the District Court to the corresponding Court of First Instance, or from the Court of First Instance where the claim originated to the Supreme Court, for a review of the proceedings.
History —Oct. 17, 1961, No. 2, p. 447, § 4.