Terms Used In 10 Guam Code Ann. § 41102

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
It is declared to be the policy of Guam that:

(a) The statutory and common law of Guam shall facilitate the compensation of those exposed to certain chemical substances and mixtures;
(b) Persons exposed to toxic substances shall be entitled to compensation for all damages arising from exposure to such substances.
SOURCE: Added by P.L. 20-182:1.