Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Puerto Rico

Re: Civil Law

There is no such a thing in civil litigation, at least not in Puerto Rico. Civil suits do not adjudicate criminal guilt, therefore there is no such a thing as pleading no contest.

The closest thing is default. However, depending on the nature of the allegations and the cause of action claimed it may not have the consequences you seem to be seeking.

A defendant either appears and contests the factual or legal basis for the claim, or they don't, in which case the Court enters default and all the factual well-pled allegations are deemed true for evidentiary purposes. A damages trial usually follows, if these are claimed.