John Smith, a resident of the state of Florida, came on vacation to Puerto Rico, and during his stay on the Island, he was hit by a motor vehicle in San Juan. As a result of the damage suffered, he spent six (6) months in a hospital, which caused him to lose his job. The damages suffered are estimated at $350,000.00. Compare the federal judicial system with the judicial system of Puerto Rico. Use the following guiding questions to prepare your writing: Does the federal court have jurisdiction to hear this controversy? Why? Does the Puerto Rico court have jurisdiction to hear this controversy? Why? Who decides whether the case is heard in the courts of Puerto Rico or in federal court? Explain your answer. What are the steps to start a judicial process? How is the judicial process at the federal level different from the judicial process in Puerto Rico?

John Smith, a resident of the state of Florida, came on vacation to Puerto Rico, and during his stay on the Island, he was hit by a motor vehicle in San Juan. As a result of the damage suffered, he spent six (6) months in a hospital, which caused him to lose his job. The damages suffered are estimated at $350,000.00. Compare the federal judicial system with the judicial system of Puerto Rico. Use the following guiding questions to prepare your writing: Does the federal court have jurisdiction to hear this controversy? Why? Does the Puerto Rico court have jurisdiction to hear this controversy? Why? Who decides whether the case is heard in the courts of Puerto Rico or in federal court? Explain your answer. What are the steps to start a judicial process? How is the judicial process at the federal level different from the judicial process in Puerto Rico?