Terms Used In 5 Guam Code Ann. § 5708

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
After notice of an appeal to the Public Auditor has been filed by the Chief Procurement Officer, the Director of Public Works or the head of the Purchasing Agency, a contractor may not discontinue such appeal without prejudice, except as authorized by the Public Auditor.””