This ruling was significant, for it was the first time that a court in Puerto Rico had ruled in favor of Jehovah’s Witnesses in a case concerning blood transfusion.
See otsus oli tähelepanuväärne, sest see oli üldse esimene kord, mil üks kohus Puerto Ricos oli vereülekande küsimuses langetanud otsuse Jehoova tunnistajate kasuks.