The Company XYZ Department Store, Inc. (hereinafter, XYZ), whose headquarters are located in the state of California, agrees to purchase coffee from El Rico Café Corp. (hereinafter, Rico Café), whose headquarters are located in Maricao, Puerto Rico. After six (6) months of supplying coffee to XYZ, Rico Café decides to terminate the contract, since the purchasing company owes it $500,000.00. Rico Café decides to start legal action to claim the money owed. However, the coffee distribution contract between the parties does not provide in court as to what status a dispute between the parties would be resolved, should one arise. Use the following questions to work on your analysis: 1. What are the differences that exist between the English common law system, on which the legal system of the state of California is based, and the civil law system, on which the legal system of Puerto Rico is based? 2. What effect will choosing to litigate the case in California or Puerto Rico have on the resolution of the controversy?

The Company XYZ Department Store, Inc. (hereinafter, XYZ), whose headquarters are located in the state of California, agrees to purchase coffee from El Rico Café Corp. (hereinafter, Rico Café), whose headquarters are located in Maricao, Puerto Rico. After six (6) months of supplying coffee to XYZ, Rico Café decides to terminate the contract, since the purchasing company owes it $500,000.00. Rico Café decides to start legal action to claim the money owed. However, the coffee distribution contract between the parties does not provide in court as to what status a dispute between the parties would be resolved, should one arise. Use the following questions to work on your analysis: 1. What are the differences that exist between the English common law system, on which the legal system of the state of California is based, and the civil law system, on which the legal system of Puerto Rico is based? 2. What effect will choosing to litigate the case in California or Puerto Rico have on the resolution of the controversy?

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